oatmeal cake with topping

1 Pinch
Bloomington, IN
Updated on Aug 1, 2023

Not a quick cake to make, but well worth the time. This family recipe was passed down from my great-grandmother and has been a family favorite for generations.

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Ingredients

  • 1½ cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup quick cooking oats
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1¼ cups boiling water
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • TOPPING
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 3 teaspoons cream
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup coconut

How To Make oatmeal cake with topping

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350° F. Sift together flour, salt, baking soda, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a bowl; set aside.
  • Step 2
    Pour boiling water over oats. Cover and let set for 15 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Cream butter. Gradually add sugars; beat until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until light and fluffy.
  • Step 4
    Fold into oats; mix well.
  • Step 5
    Add dry ingredients; mix well.
  • Step 6
    Pour into greased 13x9x2" pan. Bake for 50-55 minutes.
  • Step 7
    Combine topping ingredients in a pan and cook over low heat for 5 minutes. Spread over warm cake and broil for 5 minutes.

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Category: Cakes
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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