Oatmeal isn’t just for breakfast!
I ran out of the house late today and was in a huge hurry, my watch stopped working days ago and I haven’t had time to get a new one. It didn’t need a battery. I replaced the battery last month. It’s been losing minutes and I didn’t realize until last week when someone was picking me up and I wasn’t ready. I’m typically on time. When I got int the car, I realized the time on the dashboard was twelve minutes later than I thought it was. Twelve minutes can seem like forever, especially when you are waiting for someone. Kelly is a great friend and she didn’t leave me behind.
I should have had some of these ready, they would have been perfect.
It was 7 am and neither one of us had eaten breakfast, we knew it was going to be a long day. We were going to Los Angeles to Blog World. If you are a blogger and have the opportunity to go to Blog World I’d recommend it. The next Blog World is in NY. It was very informative. We not only got to see people we already know and catch up, we met new friends like Ted Rubin and were filled with information from beginning to end. Great information from Seyd of WPbeginner. I even got to talk with Patty who is the Director of Business Development for Blog World and find out we are practically neighbors. It really is a small world.
These cupcakes would have been great, but then I would have been way later than twelve minutes.
Oatmeal Cupcakes with Cinnamon Sugar Frosting
1 Box golden vanilla cake mix, plus ingredients to make cake according to package
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 cup Old Fashioned Quaker Oats
Mix according to package directions, add in the cinnamon sugar and oats and stir until blended. Bake and then let cool before frosting. I use dark coated cupcake pans and bake at 325 degrees.
Cinnamon Sugar Frosting Recipe
1 cup butter
4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
3 tablespoons milk
Beat butter until smooth add powdered sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon along with 3 tablespoons milk. Mix until blended.
I piped the cupcakes with a pastry bag and #857 tip.
I have lots of Oatmeal Favorites:
Salted Caramel Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Coconut Cookies
alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says
omg these look amazing! headed to put them on pinterest now
Sue/the view from great island says
The cinnamon in the frosting looks soooooo good. As long as I have half and half, brown sugar and walnuts, I’m a happy oatmeal camper.
Natalie @ Cooking for My Kids says
I love oatmeal. Thank you so much for sharing all of the delicious oatmeal recipe ideas!
And, those cupcakes…yummy! Totally could have them for breakfast. 🙂
JulieD says
I love oatmeal chocolate chip cookies but without raisins.
Your cupcakes look amazing!! Never would have thought to put oatmeal in cupcakes!
Diane says
oh yes I’m with you on the no raisins…I make them, but rarely eat them 🙂 I was surprised how much we all liked the cupcakes with oatmeal.
Jessica @ How Sweet says
Absolutely love these cupcakes! These are happening in my kitchen sooooon….
Diane says
you are so sweet Jessica!
Cindy says
the link for hodge podge pie doesn’t work, and it’s not listed in the sweet list.
Diane says
sorry about that and thanks for letting me know. Here is the link for Hodge Podge Pie https://www.createdby-diane.com/2011/01/cinnamon-a…
I moved from blogger to the Word Press platform and quite a few links broke, I’m still working on fixing them.
Aarthi says
WOW..This looks awesome..Yummy
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jennifurla says
I need that frosting in my life NOW
Diane says
well if you stop by I have extra 🙂
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says
I have to try and get to that convention the next time they have it, sounds like it was really informative.
Diane says
I wish you would have gone, we could have met 🙂
Maria says
I eat oatmeal every day, but my favorite oatmeal is in cookie form:)
Diane says
LOL, mine too 🙂
Cookin' Canuck says
The flavors in these cupcakes sound so good and I’d happy to gobble one up – late or not!
Curt says
I like the oatmeal cupcakes, but the frosting looks awesome. I think the right frosting is important. I’ve had cupcakes and cakes where a nasty frosting ruined it.
Roxana GreenGirl {A little bit of everything} says
My goal for next year is to attend a blog conference! I’ll have to check the dates and look for a baby sitter 🙂
These cupcakes look great Diane:) Love oatmeal desserts!
Nichol says
Yum is it bad I just want the frosting! The cupcakes sound delish though!
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says
Mmmmmm…I love oatmeal in baked goods. Definitely not just for breakfast! These sound very tasty!
Lana @ Never Enough Thyme says
Yummmm. These look just delicious!
Liz says
Your cupcakes look incredible!!!! I’m a sucker for oatmeal cookies, but I wouldn’t pass up one of your beautiful cupcakes~
Paula says
If you brought me these cupcakes I wouldn’t care if your were 12 or 20 minutes late! Love the look of these and even better that they are made with oatmeal.
Amy says
They look amazing! I want.
Cassie [Bake Your Day] says
The cupcakes sound wonderful, Diane! I love oatmeal and I love even more that you doctored up a boxed cake mix. Sounds fantastic!!
Rosie @ Sweetapolita says
These look incredible, Diane! They are “right up my alley,” so to speak. I could really use one or three right now with my Sunday morning coffee.
Diane says
oh yes, wishing I had at least three right now 🙂
Kris says
oatmeal in a cupcake – yum! and this frosting sounds delicious too, thank you for sharing!
Brandon @ The Yummy Bits says
Oatmeal is delicious any time of day, but especially delicious in this recipe! Looks great, and great post!
-Brandon
http://www.theyummybits.com
@theyummybits
Willa@ArmstrongFamilyFare says
Ok…these sound amazing! I love oatmeal and with cinnamon sugar frosting?!? Heavenly!
Thanks for sharing!
Willa
Emily (Roots+Platters) says
I love oatmeal for breakfast… and now I will love it even more as a cupcake! (Is that wrong? Cupcakes for breakfast… *sigh*) 🙂
Silvia says
Wow…they seem great!
Kisses
Silvia
Brooke B says
I saw this recipe and just had to try it, so I ended up baking a batch today for my grandmother’s birthday! They were very yummy, but I did have a few comments. I used regular old fashion oats, and think I would have liked them better if I had used quick oats instead because the texture of uncooked oats stayed in the cupcakes even after baking them. It should also be noted that because I am not a huge fan of regular buttercream, I actually added half a package of cream cheese in to the frosting, and absolutely loved the combination. But thank you so much for this idea! I can’t believe I’ve never though of adding oats to yellow cake mix. What a simple, yet delicious addition.
hotchocolate4sunshine says
this looks sooo yummmy
Jesus Quiles says
Hey dianne I love these oatmeal cupcakes at least how they look haven’t try them yet. Can you tell me at what temperature and how much time to bake them. Thanks
Diane says
I used a dark coated cupcake pan and baked my cupcakes at 325 degrees for 15-18 minutes as the package directed. Check timing at minimum baking time according towhat mix you use and test every minute until they are not sticking on toothpick.
Chasitee delane says
i love the recipe! i just wonder how many cupcakes can i top with it?
Diane says
That will depend on how much you top each cupcake with, but this frosting recipe will frost 24 cupcakes. If you put a smaller amount on 24 cupcakes you will have extra.
CakenGifts.in Dehradun says
Excellent recipe!!!! My kids loves this cake very muchh. This cake is better also for for kids than others. Thanks alot!!!
Pat in CO says
My Cinnamon chips just arrive and I just went looking on Pinterest. There you are. Read down thru the comments to answer my question. I only have quick oats and wanted to use them. I assume that poster follow directions without changes due to the quick oats. With the cinnamon chips in them I won’t have to frost them. Quick for breakfast, but do love the frosting you posted.