" MA'S" OATMEAL CAKE AND ICING

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This recipe is a very old family recipe that came from my great grandmother who passed in 1988 at the age of 87. This a very heavy, moist cake. Hope you enjoy it as much as our family has for many years.

Provided by KaraRN

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup boiling water
1 cup quick oats
1/2 cup margarine
1 cup brown sugar
1 1/3 cups flour
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup shredded coconut
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
6 tablespoons margarine
1/4 cup cream (can use milk)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup nuts, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl combine quick oats, margarine, and boiling water. Cover and allow margarine to melt, and mixture to cool a bit.
  • Mix remaining cake ingredients and mix well.
  • Spread into 9x13 greased and lightly floured cake pan.
  • Bake at 350°F for approximately 35 minutes or until done.
  • For icing: Mix icing ingredients until well blended. Spread over cooled cake and put under broiler until coconut browns (watch this closely, the coconut will brown fast).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.5, Fat 19, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 40.8, Sodium 402.2, Carbohydrate 46.5, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 30.1, Protein 4.1

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