Grandma Nancy's Oatmeal Cake
A delightful and hearty oatmeal cake passed down from generation to generation, perfect for sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
| 1 | cup quick cooking oatmeal, soaked in hot water |
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| 1 ½ | flour |
| 1 | teaspoon baking soda |
| 1 | cup packed brown sugar |
| 1 | teaspoon cinnamon |
| 1 | cup granulated sugar |
| ½ | teaspoon salt |
| ½ | cup shortening |
| 1 | teaspoon vanilla essence |
| 2 | large eggs |
| 1 | cup coconut |
| 1 | cup margarine |
| ½ | cup walnuts |
| 3 | tablespoons milk |
| 1 ½ | packed brown sugar |
| ½ | cup uncooked oatmeal |
Instructions
| 1. | Begin by pouring hot water over quick-cooking oatmeal; set aside. |
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| 2. | In a mixing bowl, cream together packed brown sugar, granulated sugar, and shortening. Add in the large eggs. |
| 3. | Sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the sugar and shortening mixture. |
| 4. | Stir in the soaked oatmeal and aromatic vanilla essence. |
| 5. | Pour the batter into a greased 9 x 13 cake pan and bake at 350°F for approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes. Once baked, prepare the decadent topping. |
| 6. | For the topping, combine margarine, milk, and packed brown sugar in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and simmer for 1 minute. Fold in coconut, walnuts, and uncooked oatmeal. |
| 7. | Spread the prepared topping generously over the cake and carefully broil until golden brown. Be cautious as it can burn quickly. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 638.5 kcal |
| Protein | 5.8 g |
| Fat | 33.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 82.9 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 61.7 g |
Published on Jul 19, 2024 by Luminița