- Can I use oat flour?
- Yes, store-bought oat flour is perfect and saves chopping.
- Why is it crumbly?
- Oats lack gluten to hold structure. The ratio of wheat flour and egg is crucial for binding.
Orange Oat Bundt Cake
How to make a classic cake exciting and nutritious? Oatmeal. Finely ground oats add fiber, a nutty character, and moistness by holding moisture differently than wheat flour. Orange freshness balances the earthy oat flavor perfectly.
Ingredients
2
cups
All-Purpose Flour
1
cup
Rolled Oats
1
tsp
Orange Zest
2/3
cup
Orange Juice
3
large
Eggs
1/2
cup
Brown Sugar, packed
1/2
cup
Unsalted Butter
1
tsp
Baking Powder
1
tsp
Vanilla Extract
1
pinch
Salt
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Equipment Needed
- Bundt Pan
- Food Processor (for oats)
- Hand Mixer
- Bowls
Allergen Information
Wheat
Egg
Milk
Instructions
1
✓
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour pan. Grind oats into flour in food processor.
Tip: Finer oat flour yields lighter cake. Large pieces make it heavy.
2
✓
Beat eggs with brown sugar until very fluffy (5 mins).
Tip: Brown sugar adds moisture and caramel flavor but dissolves harder, so beat well.
3
✓
Melt butter (lukewarm) and mix with OJ, zest, vanilla.
Tip: Premixing liquids ensures even flavor distribution.
4
✓
Stream butter mix into egg foam while stirring slowly.
Tip: Work gently to keep the air in.
5
✓
Mix flour, oat flour, baking powder, salt. Fold into wet mix.
Tip: Mix just until clumps disappear. Oats can get slimy if overmixed.
6
✓
Bake 40-45 mins. Cool on rack.
Tip: Oat cakes are fragile when warm; patience is key.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Rolled Oats
- 1 tsp Orange Zest
- 2/3 cup Orange Juice
- 3 large Eggs
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 pinch Salt