chocolate oats layer cake

How To Make chocolate oats layer cake

• Step 1
  In a medium jar, combine 1 cup rolled oats, the pudding mix, 1 cup chocolate milk and 1/2 cup chocolate chips; use a fork and stir well until blended. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours.
• Step 2
  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Step 3
  Coat two 8 round cake pans with cooking spray. Add the chopped chocolate covered almonds to the bottom of the cake pans.
• Step 4
  Whisk the cake mix, water, vegetable oil and eggs together in a large bowl for 3 minutes until combined.
• Step 5
  Add the chocolate oat mixture into the cake batter and whisk again for 30 seconds until blended.
• Step 6
  Pour the cake batter into the cake pans. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes.
• Step 7
  Heat the margarine in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add remaining rolled oats and saute for 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup chocolate syrup.
• Step 8
  In a medium bowl, combine heavy cream, remaining chocolate milk, malted milk powder, cream cheese and remaining chocolate syrup; whisk well for 5 minutes or until smooth.
• Step 9
  Place one layer of cake on a serving plate. Spread Nutella evenly over the cake. Add the sauteed oat mixture and chocolate covered raisins.
• Step 10
  Place another cake on top. Spread the frosting on the top and sides of the cake. Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips evenly over the top.
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