coconut oatmeal cake

15 Pinches
The Villages, FL
Updated on Sep 14, 2015

I love checking out tea rooms and small cafes ... and have found some of the most amazing dishes. This recipe was a surprise as Oatmeal Cake is rarely found on a menu; couldn't wait to get home to try it for myself. Easy to make, and yummy to eat !!

prep time 30 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake
yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats (not instant)
  • 1-1/4 cup boiling water
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter,slightly softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 - eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1-1/2 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • TOPPING:
  • 1 cup shredded coconut, packed
  • 5 ounces butter
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup light cream
  • 2/3 cup walnuts, chopped

How To Make coconut oatmeal cake

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350. Lightly butter 9" round cake pan.
  • Step 2
    Place oats in a bowl. Add bowling water and let stand 20 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Cream butter and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla and stir well. Add rolled oats. Add dry ingredients.
  • Step 4
    Pour batter into cake pan. Bake 40 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.
  • Step 5
    TOPPING: On a cookie sheet, spread out coconut and bake until golden brown - about 4 minutes. Cream butter and then add brown sugar. Stir in cream, nuts and coconut. Spread on cooled cake.

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Category: Cakes
Keyword: #coconut
Keyword: #oatmeal
Keyword: #cake
Ingredient: Rice/Grains
Method: Bake
Culture: Southern

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