Cinnamon Oatmeal Coffee Cake

By: The Food Hunter

I recently made this delicious Cinnamon Oatmeal Coffee Cake. It's loaded with cinnamon and oats and pairs perfectly with a freshly brewed cup of coffee or tea. Enjoy it for breakfast or anytime you are craving a sweet nutritious snack.

Cinnamon Oatmeal Coffee Cake

For the cake
1 cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
3/4 cup Bob's Red Mill old-fashioned rolled oats

Preheat oven to 350 F. Line an 8 inch square pan with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, oats and salt.

Beat the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, and vanilla, beat until combined. Add the flour mixture and mix until just combined.

Spread half of the mixture into the pan. Sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar and top with the rest of the batter. Distribute the pecan mixture evenly over the cake. Place the pan in the oven and cook for 40 minutes. 

For the cinnamon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon light brown sugar
2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Mix all the ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.

For the pecan topping
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup of chopped pecans
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Mix all the ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.