Val Howard's Oatmeal Cake |
|
 |
Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 10 |
|
A wonderful cinnamon, oatmeal cake with a nutty topping. Good warm or cold. I got this recipe in the early 70s from a friend I haven't seen in about 30 years. Hello Val! Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups water |
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine |
1 cup rolled oats |
1 cup brown sugar |
1 1/3 cups flour |
1 teaspoon cinnamon |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1 teaspoon baking powder |
2 eggs |
1/2 cup chopped nuts |
6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine |
1/4 cup evaporated milk |
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar |
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla |
Directions:
1. Bring water and 1 cube margarine to a boil in a small medium-sized pan.
2. Add oats and let stand 20 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, mix together sugar, flour, cinnamon, soda and baking powder.
4. Pour oatmeal over dry ingredients and break 2 eggs over that.
5. Mix by hand until blended.
6. Pour in greased and floured 9 x 13-inch cake pan.
7. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until done.
8. While cake is baking, mix together nuts, butter, sugar and vanilla.
9. When cake is done, remove from oven and spread nut mixture over top.
|
|