Oatmeal Cake (D) (Mom's)

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Ingredients

  • Cake:
  • 1-1/4 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup oatmeal
  • 1/2 cup softened margarine
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 eggs
  • 1-1/2 cups sifted flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • Frosting:
  • 1/4 cup margarine, melted
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1/3 cup chopped nuts
  • 3/4 cup coconut

Preparation

Step 1

Cake:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Grease 9-inch square pan.

Pour boiling water over oatmeal; cover and let stand 20 minutes. Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add sugars and beat until fluffy. Blend in vanilla and eggs. Add oatmeal mixture; mix well.

Sift together flour, soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add to creamed mixture. Mix well.

Pour batter into well-greased and floured 9-inch square pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 55 minutes.

Frosting:

Combine melted margarine, brown sugar, milk, chopped nuts, and coconut. Spread on cake. Broil until bubby.