COCONUT-TOPPED OATMEAL CAKE

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This is an old-fashioned cake with mass appeal that was passed down from my husband's grandmother. It's a classic for everyone's recipe box. --Tamra Duncan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1-1/2 cups boiling water
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
TOPPING:
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, pour boiling water over oats; let stand for 5 minutes. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with the oat mixture, beating well after each addition. , Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring the brown sugar, butter and milk to a boil over medium heat. Remove from the heat; stir in the coconut, nuts and vanilla. Pour over warm cake. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 306mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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