Oatmeal Cake
by 
Marye on July 6th, 2007
This oatmeal cake is as homey and comforting as it gets. My Aunt Lillian made it often and, while you probably would not find it in a Parisian cafe oatmeal cake really does taste like what a quilt, a good book and a roaring fire would taste like if you could taste that feeling. :). I believe that I bake this in a 9″ square pan.
Oatmeal cake is not too too sweet…Just right with a cup of cold milk or a cup of coffee…
1 1/4 c boiling water
1 c quick oatmeal
Pour water over oatmeal and let stand for 20 minutes.
Add:
1 c brown sugar-1 c white sugar (I think this means which ever you have on hand, I do not remember putting in two cups of sugar!!)
2 eggs
1/2 c butter
Beat well.
Add:
1 1/3 c sifted flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
Beat well. Bake at 350 for 35 or 40 minutes in a greased cake pan.
Topping:
6 Tbs butter
1/2 c brown sugar
1/4 c cream
1 tsp vanilla
1 c coconut
1/2 c hickory nut meats or walnuts
mix together and spread on top of cake while it is hot.Put under broiler for 5 minutes or until coconut is brown.
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4 opinions for Oatmeal Cake
Jul 6, 2007 at 8:14 pm
sounds so good! simple. it’s a good one to make with kids!
Jul 7, 2007 at 5:53 pm
it is really good..I think of more as an autumn thing but maybe i shouldnt! I have been having a great time going through my mom’s old recipes and being reminded of these childhood favorites!
Jul 8, 2007 at 6:41 pm
Can you add nuts to the recipe? It sound’s all oats so good anyway that I might just do it in the kitchen for the fun of it.
That way, I could have my cake and eat it :-)
Jul 9, 2007 at 5:12 pm
sure, why not? I would think you could easily add nuts or dried fruit ..maybe leave the topping off for a breakfast type bar?
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