Now that we know that cocoa is actually
good for us, an "apple a day keeps the doctor away",
oatmeal reduces cholesterol and walnuts are chockful of omega-3
fatty acids...what's not to love about this cake?!!
Cocoa Oat-Apple
Cake
Cake:
1 1/3 cups boiling
water
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup finely chopped, peeled apple
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Vanilla Drizzle:
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 to 2 tablespoons hot
water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pour boiling water over
oats in medium bowl; let stand 15 minutes.
Heat oven to 350°F
(175°C). Grease
and flour 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
Beat butter, granulated
sugar, brown sugar and eggs in large bowl until fluffy; stir
in oat mixture.
Stir together flour, cocoa,
baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon; add to butter mixture,
mixing well. Stir in apple and pecans.
Pour batter into prepared
pan.
Bake 30 to 35 minutes
or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool
in pan on wire rack.
For Vanilla Drizzle: In
a small bowl, combine powdered sugar, butter, hot water
and vanilla; beat with spoon or whisk until smooth and of desired
consistency. Drizzle decoratively over top of cake.
