Thursday, October 6, 2011

Oatmeal Cake

Ben and I, with no outside forces, ate this entire sheet cake in less than 72 hours. It is a name that strikes you as a baked good only Bert could love. But no. While eating this sheet cake I was transported to somewhere between a delightful Christmas Party and Donut World in the morning after the paper route.

Oatmeal Cake

1 1/2 c. hot water
1 c. oatmeal
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 t. salt
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
1 t. cinnamon
1 t. baking soda

In large bowl, pour hot water over oatmeal. Add all other ingredients. Mix. Pour into sheet pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Frost.

Frosting:
1 c. butter
2 c. brown sugar
4 t. cream (or milk)
2 c. coconut

Combine butter, sugar and cream in saucepan. Bring to boil, and boil 1 minute. Add coconut. Spread over cake. Put under broiler until coconut is browned.
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