German Chocolate Picnic Cake

Ingredients

• 1 3 ⁄ 4 cups German chocolate cake mix with pudding in the mix
• 1 ⁄ 2 cup water
• 1 ⁄ 4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 ⁄ 2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 ⁄ 3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 ⁄ 3 cup quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats
• 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
• 3 ⁄ 4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 ⁄ 4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 350°F, or 325°F if using a dark or nonstick pan. Coat the bottom of an 8-inch or 9-inch square baking dish with a flour-based baking spray.
2. 2Combine the cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs in a large mixing bowl. Blend with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, then increase to medium speed for 2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
3. 3Stir the brown sugar, flour, oats, softened butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a separate medium bowl until thoroughly combined. Scatter this oat mixture evenly over the cake batter.
4. 4Bake for 32 to 36 minutes, checking for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center until it comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool for at least 30 minutes.
5. 5Leave the baked cake in its pan to cool completely, which makes it easier to transport to outdoor gatherings.
6. 6Cut the chocolate cake into even squares just before serving.

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