Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cake
By
Lynnda Cloutier
@eatygourmet
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My mom used to make something like this. It was awesome. Source unknown
Rating:
★★★★★ 3 votes5
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Ingredients
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·1 cup quick cooking rolled oats
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·1 ½ cups boiling water
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·1 ½ cups flour
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·1 ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
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·1 tsp. baking soda
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·½ tsp. salt
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·½ cup shortening
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·1 cup sugar
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·1 cup packed brown sugar
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·2 eggs
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·6 tbsp. butter
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·1 cup coconut
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·2/3 cup packed brown sugar
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·2 tbsp. milk
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·2/3 cup chopped walnuts
How to Make Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cake
- 1. Preheat oven to 350. Grease a 13 s 9 inch baking pan; set aside. Mix oats and boiling water in a small bowl. Let stand for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- 2. In large mixing bowl, beat shortening, white sugar, and the 1 cup brown sugar with mixer til mixed. Beat in eggs. Beat in oatmeal mixture. Add flour mixture; beat til mixed. Spread batter in prepared pan.
- 3. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or til wooden toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Put pan on wire rack
- 4. For topping, in pan, mix butter, coconut, the 2/3 cup brown sugar and milk. Cook and stir til boiling. Stir in nuts. Spoon topping over hot cake; cool completely. Makes 16 servings
About Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cake
Course/Dish: Cakes
