Sara Jane's Oatmeal Cake recipe

1 servings

1 cup rolled oats

1 1/4 cups boiling water

1 cup white sugar

1 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup shortening

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

2 eggs

6 tablespoons melted butter

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

2 tablespoons heavy cream

2/3 cup flaked coconut

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

In a small bowl, stir oats into boiling water.

Set aside to soak for 20 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan.

In a medium bowl, cream together the white sugar, 1 cup brown sugar and shortening until smooth.

Beat in the eggs one at a time.

Sift in the flour, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; stir just until moistened.

Mix in the soaked oats.

Pour into the prepared pan, and spread evenly.

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.

Turn the oven to the broil setting and let it heat up.

In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, heavy cream, coconut and vanilla.

Spread over the top of the cake.

Broil for a few minutes, just until the coconut is lightly browned.