OATMEAL CAKE
CAKE:
1 ½ cups boiling water
1 cup quick oats
½ cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 ½ cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 Tablespoon cinnamon
1 Tablespoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon salt
Pour boiling water over oats and set aside. In a medium bowl, cream butter and sugars together. Beat in eggs, then stir in soaked oatmeal. Add remaining ingredients and stir well. Batter will appear thin. Bake in greased and floured 9x13” pan for 30-35 minutes at 350 degrees.
TOPPING:
6 Tablespoons butter
¼ cup brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
1 cup coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup evaporated milk
¼ teaspoon vanilla
Combine all ingredients except vanilla in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until bubbly, stirring constantly. Add vanilla and spread on baked cake. Place under broiler in oven until bubbles – approximately 3 minutes.
