Oatmeal Cake

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups boiling water
• 1 cup quick oats
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cup flour
• 1 tsp. soda
• 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. vanilla

Directions

Pour boiling water over oats; let cool. Cream butter and sugars. Add eggs. Next, add the oats. Sift dry ingredients together and add next. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 40 minutes. Use a 9x13 inch pan.

Topping Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup milk or cream
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts
• 1/2 cup coconut

Topping Directions

Mix together in a saucepan and cook for 2-3 minutes. Spread on cake as soon as removed from oven. A very moist and delicious cake!

By Robin from Washington, IA