vanilla oats layer cake

How To Make vanilla oats layer cake

• Step 1
  In a medium jar, combine 1 cup rolled oats, Greek yogurt, almond milk and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; stir well with a fork until blended. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours.
• Step 2
  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat two 9-inch round cake pans with cooking spray.
• Step 3
  In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, vegetable oil, eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds.
• Step 4
  Add the vanilla oat mixture to the cake batter and beat again on medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour into the cake pans.
• Step 5
  Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool for 8 minutes.
• Step 6
  Heat the margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Add remaining rolled oats and saute for 5 minutes. Stir in the brown sugar. Remove from heat. Transfer to a small bowl. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; mix well. Set aside and reserve 1/4 cup.
• Step 7
  In medium bowl, combine heavy cream, liquid creamer, milk, vanilla pudding mix, cream cheese and remaining vanilla extract; whisk well until blended for 3 minutes.
• Step 8
  Place a layer of cake on a serving plate. Spread half the frosting evenly into the cake. Add the sauteed oats mixture onto the frosting.
• Step 9
  Place the second cake on top and spread remaining frosting on the top and sides of the cake. Top with 1/4 cup sauteed oat mixture.
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