Chipotle Chocolate Oat Cake

You can see the oaty goodness in every bite. And a hint of chipotle heat sneaks up on your taste buds too.

I love oats. I love chocolate. I love chipotle. I love this cake! It combines all of these things into one delicious, not too sweet dessert that leaves a little heat in your mouth that makes you go back for more.

It's great on its own or with frosting and sprinkles. You can up the chipotle to 1/2 tsp if you can take the heat!



My 7 year old (& future food blogger) getting in on the action! So cute.

Ingredients
1/2 c butter
1 c boiling water
1 c large flake oats


1-1/4 c brown sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 tsp vanilla


1/4 c cocoa powder
1 c flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp chipotle powder


What to do

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
• In large bowl, combine oats, butter and boiling water.
• Let stand 10 minutes, stirring a few times
• Stir in eggs, sugar and vanilla.
• In small bowl, sift flour, cocoa, chipotle, salt, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon.
• Add to oat mixture and mix to combine.
• Pour into a greased 8x8 pan.
• Bake 30-35 minutes until wooden tooth pick comes out clean.
• Cool completely.
• Frost anyway you like!



Sprinkles add a dash of happiness to any cake!