Fabulous Oatmeal-Bran Cake

This recipe is really SO versatile. I used the recipe provided as a guideline and substituted things I didn't have. For instance at first I was disappointed to not have shortening and didn't know what could be used in its place until I read the reviews! I made mine with the amounts of flour suggested, oatmeal suggested, and bran cereal suggested. I only had Raisin Bran so that's what I used. I added 1 1/2 tbs of chia seeds, 1 tbs of whole flax seed and only 1 cup of powdered sugar (because that's what I had). As used by another commenter I used low fat sour cream and a tbs of olive oil in place of the shortening. I also added in a tbs of honey and 1/4 cup of raisins. Coconut, shredded carrot, walnuts or zucchini in place of the raisins I added would be delicious. (Or with multiple of those!) I made them as muffins and 15 min was perfect for them. They are moist and fluffy! Perfect level of sweetness! My only qualm is that they stuck a great deal to the wrappers but honestly that may be because I didn't let them cool before I tried one! Lol great recipe!

This recipe makes great tasting guilt free muffins. I used crumbled raisin bran cereal instead of all bran. I substituted regular yoghurt with a capful of vanilla and a tbsp. Of veg. Oil for shortening. Added cinnamon, raisins, and nuts. Reduced the sugars based on my taste. Easy to vary and delicious.

I would really give this 4.5 stars if I could...It's super moist but just too sweet for me. That's an easy fix, though, so I will probably make these again. I added a chopped up pear to the batter, and made muffins.

Sorry but mine turned out dense and chewy...is it because I used baking powder instead of soda? Ah well, my toddler thought they were pretty tasty at least. Looks like he'll be the one eating them.

I made these just as stated and they are wonderful. It is a cake texture, but graet for getting some bran into the kid. I gave 4 stars because the cooking time is off if you do muffins, about 20 to 25. The kid loved them, so that was good. I am going to try again with less sugar just for health issues. This would be good with raisins also. Thank you! I also add flax meal.

Very good! I baked this one in a tub cake pan and it came out really nice and moist. Don't even need any icing on it, it's good fresh and warm.