Here’s a decadent Caramel Coconut Pecan Oatmeal Cake recipe — moist, chewy, and full of flavor with a rich caramel topping.
🍰 Caramel Coconut Pecan Oatmeal Cake
Ingredients (Serves 8–10)
Cake:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned oats
- ½ cup shredded coconut
- ½ cup chopped pecans
Caramel Topping:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup milk or heavy cream
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup shredded coconut
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat & Prep
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Make the Cake Batter
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture.
- Fold in oats, coconut, and pecans.
- Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan.
3️⃣ Bake the Cake
- Bake 25–30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the caramel topping.
4️⃣ Make the Caramel Topping
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Stir in brown sugar and milk, and simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, chopped pecans, and coconut.
5️⃣ Top the Cake
- Immediately pour the caramel topping over the hot cake.
- Spread evenly so it soaks into the top slightly.
- Let cool completely in the pan before slicing.
6️⃣ Serve
- Cut into squares and serve as a dessert or with coffee/tea.
💡 Tips
- For extra richness, use dark brown sugar for both the cake and topping.
- Toast the coconut and pecans lightly for added flavor.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days, or refrigerate up to 5 days.
- Can be warmed slightly before serving for a gooey texture.
If you want, I can also give you a slow cooker version or a layered caramel coconut pecan cake for a more dramatic dessert.
Do you want one of these variations?
