Oatmeal Cake

Yield: one 13 x 9-inch cake

Ingredients

Cake

• 1 1/4 cups boiling water
• 1 cup raw oatmeal
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Frosting

• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup cream or milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
• 1 cup pecans, chopped
• 1 cup coconut

Instructions

1. Cake: Mix together water, oatmeal and butter in a bowl and let stand for 20 minutes.
2. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
3. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 35 minutes in a 13 x 9-inch pan.
4. Frosting: Mix ingredients together and bring to a boil. Spread over cake while still warm.
5. Put under broiler for a few minutes.