Grandma Snyder's Oatmeal Cake recipe

1 servings

1 cup rolled oats

1 1/4 cups boiling water

1/2 cup butter

1 cup white sugar

1 cup packed brown sugar

2 eggs

1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

6 tablespoons melted butter

1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar

3/4 cup evaporated milk

1 1/2 cups flaked coconut

1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Pour water over oats, let stand.

Cream 1/2 cup butter or margarine and sugars.

Add eggs and blend in a large mixing bowl.

Sift the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg together.

Add to sugars and egg mixture.

Add vanilla and oats mixture, blend well.

Pour batter into a 9 x 13 inch pan.

Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 30-40 minutes.

To Make Icing: Mix together 6 tablespoons melted butter, 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, 3/4 cup evaporated milk, coconuts, nuts, and 1 teaspoon vanilla.

Pour this coconut concoction over the hot cake.

Put cake under broiler, and watch close so nuts don't burn, about 5-10 minutes.

Serve hot or let cool.

Enjoy.