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Mini Orange Oatmeal Cake

This Mini Orange Oat Breakfast Cake is a dream, it's tender crumb perfumed with oranges makes it ideal for breakfast, an addition to your brunch table or as an afternoon snack or dessert. Made with oats, orange juice and a few other ingredients. Bake in a small baking dish or use the batter to make 2 muffins.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: oat breakfast cake, oat cake, oatmeal cake, orange cake, orange oatmeal cake
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Joanie Zisk

Ingredients

  • ½ cup orange juice
  • ¼ cup old fashioned oats
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter , melted
  • 1 large egg
  • teaspoon vanilla extract
  • powdered sugar , optional

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C).
  • Bring orange juice to a simmer in a 1-quart saucepan. Stir in the oats.
  • Cook about 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  • Whisk together flour, sugar, and baking soda in a medium sized bowl. 
  • In a separate small bowl, whisk together melted butter, an egg and a touch of vanilla.
  • Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and fold in the oatmeal. Pour into a small lightly buttered 5-inch baking dish or use a dish of similar size.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Let cool on a wire rack.
  • Top with powdered sugar, if desired.

Notes

  • Choosing the Right Baking Dish: When it comes to size, flexibility is key. Although a 5x5-inch square dish is ideal, you can also opt for a 4x6-inch dish with an area of 24 square inches. Even a baking dish with a 5 to 6-inch diameter will do the trick. The aim is to stick to similar surface areas to ensure even cooking.
  • Muffin and Ramekin Alternatives: Don't limit yourself to just one type of dish! The batter for this Mini Orange Oatmeal Cake is quite versatile. It can be used to make two muffins in a standard muffin pan, or if you prefer, you can split the batter into two oven-safe ramekins to make smaller cakes.
  • Accurate Flour Measurement: Measuring flour correctly is crucial for achieving the right cake texture. The best method? Spoon the flour into your measuring cup until it's slightly heaping, then level it off with a straight-edged utensil. Avoid scooping directly from the bag as this will compact the flour, leading to imprecise measurements and a denser cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 205mg | Potassium: 114mg | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 305IU | Vitamin C: 15.5mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1.2mg

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