Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cake |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 33 Minutes |
Ready In: 43 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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There are lot's of versions to this recipe, this is my favorite. A very moist, dense cake that we've taken to picnics and served at dinners as well. Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups boiling water |
1 cup oatmeal (i use quick oats) |
1/2 cup shortening or 1/2 cup margarine |
2 eggs, beaten |
1 1/2 cups flour |
1 teaspoon cinnamon |
1 teaspoon baking powder (optional) |
1 cup brown sugar |
1 cup white sugar |
1 cup margarine |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1 pinch salt |
6 tablespoons melted butter |
2/3 cup brown sugar |
1 cup coconut |
1 cup chopped nuts |
1/4 cup canned milk (may need 1/4 c more if to dry) |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
Directions:
1. Pour boiling water over oatmeal. Let it cool, and add all other ingredients 1 at a time.
2. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
3. While cake is baking, mix all topping ingredients together, when cake comes out of oven, top w/ the topping mixture and put it under the broiler for 3 minutes-be careful not to burn, watch it!
4. Serve warm or cooled.
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