The ingredients for a standard cake are all here, except for the milk, which means this cake is slightly sturdier and less airy than your average slice of cake.
You soak the oats in water and then let the oats rest for fifteen minutes.
In the meantime, you whisk your dry ingredients in one bowl and beat your sugars, butter, eggs, and vanilla in another bowl.
When the wet and dry are combined, the batter has a smooth and silky texture.
Once the batter is formed, mix in the soaked oats.