Old-Fashioned Amish Baked Oatmeal Cake (Easy Recipe)
This Amish Oatmeal Cake is a comforting, hearty treat that brings together the warm and sweet flavors of oats, cinnamon, and maple syrup. Perfect for breakfast or as a simple dessert, it’s baked to perfection with a touch of sweetness and a moist texture that will have you coming back for seconds. This traditional recipe is an easy, satisfying way to enjoy a piece of Amish-inspired delight!
Servings 2
Equipment
- 1 standard loaf pan
- 1 Small Saucepan
- 1 Large Bowl
- 1 whisk or electric mixer
- 1 rubber spatula
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 cup sprouted oats
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1/2 cup peeled and diced apples
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Add milk and butter to a small sauce pan set to medium low heat. Heat until butter is fully melted and milk is warmed.
- Add oats and apples to saucepan and combine. Let this cool for a few minutes.
- Add maple syrup, egg, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon to a large mixing bowl and combine well.
- Ensuring the oat mixture is not too hot (so it won't scramble the egg), add to the large bowl with egg and maple syrup mixture and combine.
- Prepare a glass baking dish by greasing the bottom and sides with butter.
- Pour oatmeal mixture into prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until slightly golden brown on top.
- Remove from oven and let rest in pan for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Cut into squares or rectangles and serve on individual serving dishes.
- Serve with added toppings like milk, cream, or yogurt and sweeteners like maple syrup or honey.
- Enjoy!