SCRUMPTIOUS CHOCOLATE CAKE

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Family and friends like to gather in my kitchen for slices of this scrumptious cake.-Linda Dorion, Nanoose Bay, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup baking cocoa
2 cups boiling water
3 cups packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can (16 ounces) or 2 cups chocolate frosting

Steps:

Place the butter, oats and cocoa in a large bowl; add boiling water and stir until butter is melted. Stir in brown sugar and vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to oat mixture just until combined., Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack. , Frost with chocolate frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 494mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (55g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.