Oatmeal cake and frosting
1 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | cup | Oatmeal |
| 2 | Eggs | |
| 1½ | cup | Boiling water |
| 1½ | teaspoon | Cinnamon |
| ½ | cup | Shortening |
| 1 | teaspoon | Soda |
| 1¾ | cup | Brown sugar |
| ½ | teaspoon | Salt |
| 1 | cup | Sugar |
| 1⅓ | cup | Flour |
| 6 | tablespoons | Butter |
| ⅓ | cup | Cream or evaporated milk |
| 1 | cup | Coconut & 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