Oatmeal cake & frosting

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupOatmeal
2Eggs
cupBoiling water
teaspoonCinnamon
½cupShortening
1teaspoonSoda
cupBrown sugar
½teaspoonSalt
1cupSugar
1⅓cupFlour
6tablespoonsButter
cupCream or evaporated milk
1cupCoconut & nuts (optional)

Directions

Frosting: Mix ¾ c brown sugar, butter, cream and coconut. Spread over cake after baking and broil until bubbling. Cake: Mix and set aside oatmeal and boiling water. Mix remaining ingredients and add to oatmeal. Bake in 9" X 13" pan at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes.

Mrs James Olfson