OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP CAKE

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I first started making this cake when my husband was stationed with the military in California. Now, 20 years later, I've prepared it all across the country and in Germany. Chocolate lovers especially rave about this recipe!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups boiling water
1 cup uncooked oatmeal
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 large eggs
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, divided
3/4 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a bowl, pour water over oatmeal. Allow to stand 10 minutes. Add sugars and butter, stirring until the butter melts. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Sift flour, soda, cocoa and salt together. Add to batter. Mix well. Stir in half the chocolate chips. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle top of cake with walnuts and remaining chips. Bake at 350° for about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494 calories, Fat 22g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 258mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (51g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.