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Every spring lemon, berry and cupcakes start filling the internet and I’ll be honest with you. I’m totally a fan. Especially of the lemon and berry desserts. Is there really any better combination? Well, maybe chocolate and berries, especially raspberries. I wanted to mix things up a little bit this spring so I started experimenting with chocolate and Quaker Oats Steel Cut Quick 3-Minute Oats . I know, not where you thought I was taking this right, but working with Quaker totally sparked a flame in me for a world’s best chocolate oat hot fudge cake and I just had to test it out.
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You see, I don’t think that chocolate needs to disappear when the weather starts warming up. In fact, Cade votes for chocolate all year round and who can really argue with that? I love an old fashioned oatmeal cake but I wanted to make an apple version (don’t worry, it’s coming I just have to work on the recipe more) and immediately Cade said, but doesn’t chocolate sound more fun?
Oh gosh, of course it sounds fun! I’m such a fruit addict though, I could not help but toss a few sweet raspberries in with everything and you know what? It was way better than normal! I’ve had issues with steel cut oats for a while. I love them. They fill me up more than other breakfasts and in a good way, but they take forever to make! I was so thrilled to find out Quaker has quick steel cut oats now made from 100% whole grains that are expertly cut to preserve texture. Plus, they’ve got individual servings in different flavors. Booyah!
Don’t be afraid of this recipe and the part about sprinkling the cocoa on top and pouring hot water on that. I promise it’s normal and what will make that pudding bottom.
And those steel cut oats? Don’t worry they cook up into little bits that everyone was convinced were pieces of toffee! HA! I love that! But do not get fooled, this is not your normal cake, but more like a pudding cake with a fudge bottom so don’t overbake it.
Our girls had so much fun making this recipe. They were so worried about those steel cut oats at first, but as you can see, the moment I finished photographing and started cleaning up I had a little one sneak over and start devouring the whole thing. And just like any good mom I had to capture the moment because heaven knows these kids are growing up way too fast.
Are Oats Gluten Free?
Non-contaminated, pure oats are gluten-free.
Contamination can occur when oats are processed in a facility that also processes wheat products.
Always read the label to be safe.
Is Oatmeal Good For You?
Oats are some of the healthiest grains on earth.
They’re a gluten-free whole grain and a great source of important vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants.
Oats and oatmeal have many health benefits.
Oats can help with weight loss, lower blood sugar levels and a reduced risk of heart disease.
What Can Be Substituted For Buttermilk?
For each cup of buttermilk, you can use 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice plus enough milk to measure 1 cup.
World’s Best Chocolate Oat Hot Fudge Cake
World's Best Chocolate Oat Hot Fudge Cake
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 3/4 Cup Buttermilk
- 1 Cup Water
- 3/4 Cup Quaker Quick 3 Minute Brown Sugar Cinnamon Steel Cut Oats
- 1/4 Cup Oil
- 1/4 Cup Butter, melted
- 1 Cup Sugar
- 1 Cup Brown Sugar
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1 3/4 Cup Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 Tablespoon Cocoa Powder, plus 1 1/2 Teaspoons
- 1 Cup Milk Chocolate Chips
- Fresh whipped cream and raspberries for garnish
For the Topping
- 1 Cup Brown Sugar
- 1/4 Cup Cocoa Powder
- 1 3/4 Cup Boiling Water
Instructions
- Spray a 9x13" Baking pan with cooking spray and heat the oven to 350 degrees.
- In a glass measuring cup, combine the buttermilk and water and heat in the microwave until hot but not boiling.3/4 Cup Buttermilk, 1 Cup Water
- Pour into a large bowl and add the steel cut oats, stirring to combine.3/4 Cup Quaker Quick 3 Minute Brown Sugar Cinnamon Steel Cut Oats
- Allow to sit for 20 minutes.
- In the bowl of a standing mixer, mix the oil, butter, sugar and brown sugar together.1/4 Cup Butter, 1/4 Cup Oil, 1 Cup Sugar, 1 Cup Brown Sugar
- Add the eggs and mix again.2 Large Eggs
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cocoa.1 3/4 Cup Flour, 1 teaspoon Baking Soda, 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder, 1/2 teaspoon Salt, 1 Tablespoon Cocoa Powder
- Whisk to combine and add to the egg mixture.
- This should make a very thick batter.
- Once the oats are soft and have absorbed some of the liquid, mix it into the batter (water and oats).
- Add the chocolate chips and mix then pour into a baking dish.1 Cup Milk Chocolate Chips
For the topping
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cocoa and sprinkle on top of the cake batter.1 Cup Brown Sugar, 1/4 Cup Cocoa Powder
- Boil the water and pour over the top of the cake.1 3/4 Cup Boiling Water
- Bake the entire cake for 45 minutes and serve with fresh whipped cream and berries while still hot.Fresh whipped cream and raspberries for garnish
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Oatmeal cookies…oatmeal bread…no bake cookies. I’ll take oatmeal any way I can get it! 🙂
I love oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. Before I combine the ingredients I put the oatmeal in a food processor to grind it down.
I love to make my own granola bars using oatmeal and chocolate chips.
I love old-fashioned iced oatmeal cookies.
What a wonderful hot fudge cake! I love that you added oats too!
I bake with oatmeal a lot. I make oatmeal cookies and also add it to cake and muffin recipes.
This cake look so delicious! It’s a fantastic use of oats and all those raspberries on top go perfectly with the rich chocolate flavor.
I do love all the fruity and lemon treats that start popping up this time of year too. But my heart and tastebuds go for the chocolate every single time. I definitely can’t wait to try these quick cooking steel cut oats because we love adding oats to everything!!! And this cake? Seriously I am dying over here! You had me at fudge…and then the raspberries and cream on top put me over the edge! I must try this!
This looks amazing! Love that you used steel cut oats — cannot wait to try this!
Cook it overnight in a crockpot!