Oatmeal Cake

Recipe Rating:	113 Ratings5
Category:	Cakes
Collections:	2012 Member's Choice
Keyword:	oatmeal
Serves:	12
Prep Time:	30 Min
Cook Time:	30 Min

Ingredients

CAKE
1 1/4 c	water, boiling
1 c	oatmeal, old fashioned, uncooked
1/2 c	butter
1 c	sugar
1 c	brown sugar, firmly packed
2	eggs
1 tsp	vanilla
1 1/2 c	all-purpose flour
1 tsp	baking soda
3/4 tsp	cinnamon
1/2 tsp	salt
1/4 tsp	nutmeg
TOPPING
1/2 c	butter
2 c	coconut
1 c	nuts (finely chopped)
1 1/2 c	brown sugar, firmly packed
8-10 Tbsp	evaporated milk

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Jolayne Cooper

Well Seasoned

Americus, GA (pop. 17,041)

jwcooper

Member Since Sep 2011

Jolayne's Notes:

This is one of my favorite cakes from when I was little. In fact, I always asked for this cake for my birthday because I loved it so much. It is simple, but delicious. I have tried other oatmeal cakes, but none measure up to my Mom's. I hope you enjoy it.

(See Jolayne's Original Version of Recipe)

Comments from the Test Kitchen:

Oh, wow! This brings back sweet memories of my favorite childhood cake. Mom used to have to hide her oatmeal cakes from me... I loved them so much! Sweet, nutty and moist, this is a wonderful recipe full of delicious nostalgia.

Directions

Preheat oven at 350 degrees. Pour boiling water over oatmeal and set aside for 20 minutes.

Cream butter and sugars, add eggs. Beat well.

Add vanilla and oatmeal mixture. Add flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix well. Put in greased 9x13 inch pan. Bake for 30 minutes.

For Topping: Melt butter and add coconut, nuts, brown sugar, and milk. Mix well. Frost cake when you take it out of the oven, and broil until the top is brown. (Watch it carefully so it doesn't burn.)

Comments

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Tina Napolitano LandTuna

Mar 20, 2012

This looks SOOOOOO yummy, I can't wait to try it!

Jolayne Cooper jwcooper

Mar 21, 2012

Let me know what you think after trying. I love it and have for many, many years. I hope you enjoy!

Daina Harshbarger gdharshbarger

Mar 23, 2012

I made this ...did everything as stated except w/o coconut..it was FANTASTIC!...my hubby who is picky loved it too...I simply loved the cake w/o frosting its that good! Thank you for sharing this I will make this a lot!!!

Daina Harshbarger gdharshbarger

I tried this recipe and say it's Family Tested & Approved!

Jolayne Cooper jwcooper

Mar 24, 2012

Diana, I am glad you liked this. I too like it without the topping. The topping just takes it over the top. Thanks for trying.

Kitchen Crew JustaPinch

I tried this recipe and say it's Family Tested & Approved!

Kitchen Crew JustaPinch

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deb baldwin messinthekitchen

Apr 5, 2012

Congratulations, Jolayne. Your first blue ribbon!

Jolayne Cooper jwcooper

Apr 5, 2012

Thanks Deb! I hope you will try the recipe and let me know what you think.

CinStraw's Kitchen CinStraw

Apr 13, 2012

Jolayne...how did I miss this!!! I love Oatmeal anything.
Congratulations on winning a blue ribbon that is neat.

I'm clicking you as one of my favorite cooks so I will not miss anymore of your wonderful recipes.

Jolayne Cooper jwcooper