Lazy Day Oatmeal Cake

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk (or substitute with milk mixed with 1 tablespoon of vinegar)
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (such as walnuts or pecans)
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats and buttermilk. Let this mixture sit for about 20 minutes.
3. After the oats have soaked, add the vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix well until combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until evenly distributed.
5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
6. If desired, fold in the chopped nuts and shredded coconut.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the cake is lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.