"A cake that fits any season and any time of day...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
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1 1/4 cups boiling water
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon fine salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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3 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
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1/4 cup milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
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1/2 cup chopped nuts, pecans or walnuts (optional)