Ingredients

• 1.75 cups - boiling water
• 1 cup - quick-cooking oats
• 1 cup - chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup - butter or margarine, softened
• 1 cup - sugar
• 1 cup - packed brown sugar
• 2 - eggs
• 1.75 cups - all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp - baking cocoa
• 1 tsp - baking soda
• 1/2 tsp - salt
• 1 (11.5 ounce) package - milk chocolate chips, divided

How to Make Chocolate Oat Cake

• In a bowl, combine water and oats; let stand for 10 minutes.
• In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars.
• Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• Beat in oat mixture. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in 1 cup chips.
• Pour into a greased 13 in. x 9 in. x 2 in. baking pan.
• Sprinkle with walnuts and remaining chips.
• Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
• Cool on a wire rack.