Earth Cake
Submitted by ANGIEM
A hearty bundt cake packed with oats, sesame seeds, raisins, and mixed nuts. Warm spices, rum, and brandy give it deep, earthy flavor that lives up to its name.
YIELD
1 cakePREP
20 minCOOK
40 minREADY
60 minThink of this as a granola bar that went to finishing school and came back as a bundt cake.
Rolled oats soaked in boiling water (or apple juice for extra sweetness) form the base, while sesame seeds, poppy seeds, raisins, and chopped nuts fill every slice with texture.
Cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves bring the warmth, and a splash of rum and brandy rounds out the flavor with something a little sophisticated.
It’s earthy and wholesome without being boring. The kind of cake that tastes even better the next day with a cup of strong coffee.
Chef Tips
- Soak the oats first. Letting rolled oats sit in boiling water or apple juice softens them so the cake stays moist and tender.
- Mix your nuts. Walnuts, pecans, almonds, whatever you have. A blend gives the best crunch and flavor.
- Toast the sesame seeds. A quick dry toast in a skillet brings out their nutty aroma before they go into the batter.
- Don’t overbake. Start checking at 35 minutes. This cake dries out quickly once it crosses the finish line.
Ingredients
Directions
Heat oven to 350℉ (180℃).
Grease a bundt pan well. Let oatmeal sit in water (juice) Cream butter and sugars. Blend in eggs one at a time. Stir in flavorings. Dump in flour, salt, soda and spices. Beat until smooth. Slop in oats, stir, then pour in seeds, raisins, and nuts. Bake 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes, then turn onto plate.
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