Oatmeal Cake

By Jahel

Ingredients

• 1 c oatmeal
• 1-1/2 c boiling water
• 1/2 c butter
• 1 c sugar
• 1 c brown sugar
• 1-1/2 c flour
• 1 t cinnamon or vanilla
• 1 t baking soda
• 2 eggs, beaten
• Frosting
• 1 c sugar
• 1 stick butter
• 1/4 c evaporated milk
• 1/2 c nut meats
• 1 c coconut
• 1/2 t vanilla

Details

Servings 12
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 60mins

Preparation

Step 1

Pour water over oatmeal and butter and set aside. Combine dry ingredients and add oatmeal mixture. Add beaten eggs and beat together. Bake in ungreased 9x13 pan, 30-40 minutes at 350. Check with toothpick.

For frosting: Bring sugar, butter and milk to a boil. Remove from heat and add the nut meats, coconut and vanilla. Spread on cake and broil 3-5 minutes on low. Can add chocolate chips on cake before frosting, if desired.