Oatmeal Cake (D) (Mom's)

By catgirl

Ingredients

• Cake:
• 1-1/4 cup boiling water
• 1 cup oatmeal
• 1/2 cup softened margarine
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 eggs
• 1-1/2 cups sifted flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• Frosting:
• 1/4 cup margarine, melted
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 1/3 cup chopped nuts
• 3/4 cup coconut

Preparation

Step 1

Cake:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Grease 9-inch square pan.

Pour boiling water over oatmeal; cover and let stand 20 minutes. Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add sugars and beat until fluffy. Blend in vanilla and eggs. Add oatmeal mixture; mix well.

Sift together flour, soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add to creamed mixture. Mix well.

Pour batter into well-greased and floured 9-inch square pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 55 minutes.

Frosting:

Combine melted margarine, brown sugar, milk, chopped nuts, and coconut. Spread on cake. Broil until bubby.