CHOCOLATE OATMEAL CAKE

Chocolate Oatmeal Cake image

I haven't tried this recipe yet, but it sure sounds good to me! It's from one of my 3 favorite cookbooks, The Best of Mennonite Fellowship Meals.

Provided by Whisper

Categories Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 1 9x13 inch pan

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup oatmeal
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1/2 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1 (6 ounce) package chocolate chips

Steps:

Pour boiling water over oatmeal in large mixing bowl and let stand for 5-10 minutes.
Add shortening, sugar and eggs; mix well.
Add flour, salt, baking soda, cocoa and vanilla.
Pour into greased and floured 9 x 13" baking pan.
Sprinkle nuts and chocolate chips over batter.
Bake at 350 degrees for about 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4754.6, Fat 208.8, SaturatedFat 64.8, Cholesterol 372, Sodium 3062.7, Carbohydrate 701.5, Fiber 35.8, Sugar 497.1, Protein 63.1