oatmeal cake and topping

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
Cherie Szilvagyi
Deckerville, MI

I am sure that there are many variations on this old fashioned recipe. This is my Grandmother Dixon's version. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

(3 ratings)
yield 9 x 12 pan
prep time 15 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For oatmeal cake and topping

  • CAKE BATTER
  • 1 1/2 c
    boiling water
  • 1 c
    quick oats
  • 1 stick
    salted butter
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1 c
    brown sugar
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 1/2 c
    flour
  • 2
    eggs
  • TOPPING
  • 1 stick
    salted butter melted
  • 1 c
    brown sugar
  • 1 can
    evaporated milk
  • 1 c
    flaked coconut
  • 1/2 c
    chopped pecans or walnuts

How To Make oatmeal cake and topping

  • 1
    Pour boiling water over quick oats and let sit 20 minutes. Do not drain.
  • 2
    Combine butter and sugars and mix on medium in the mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and beat well. Add dry ingredients and mix until well blended. Add oatmeal and finish mixing well.
  • 3
    Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes until cake is done. While cake is baking, make the topping. Mix all ingredients until mixed well. Spread on hot cake, put cake back in oven under the broiler until the top is brown and bubbly. Remove and let cool. Serve warm or cold.
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