Chocolate Oatmeal Cake

By prairiemama

Ingredients

• Topping:
• 1 cup old fashion oats
• 1 1/2 cups boiling water
• 1/2 cup softened butter
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa
• 1 1/2 teaspoon soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 1 1/2 cups coconut
• 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 6 tablespoons half and half
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

Details

Servings 12
Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 40mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

•In a large bowl, combine the oats and boiling water. Let stand for 15 minutes or until cooled.
•In another large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the oat mixture; mix well. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well.
•Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
•Combine the topping ingredients; spoon over top of warm cake; broil about 4 in. from heat for 3-4 minutes, or until top is lightly browned.