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Simply Superb Oatmeal Cake


Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients

  • 1 cup oats
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 2 medium eggs
  • 2 cup brown sugar 1 cup is reserved for frosting
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 stick butter
  • 5 Tablespoons evaporated milk
  • 1 cup coconut flakes
  • 1 cup pecans chopped

Instructions

  1. Pour hot water over oats and let stand while you prepare the rest of the recipe.

  2. Cream 1 cup brown, white sugar and shortening.


  3. Add eggs and beat well.

  4. Slowly add dry ingredients to mixture.



  5. Add oatmeal mixture and combine thoroughly.

  6. Pour into greased and floured 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes till well done.

  7. Top immediately with frosting.

  8. Frosting: Mix the remaining 1 cup of brown sugar, butter, and evaporated milk. Bring to a boil and boil 1 minute. Pour over hot cake. Sprinkle pecans and coconut flakes. Put cake under broiler brown slightly.