MICROWAVE OATMEAL CAKE

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This cookie has a yummy topping. I keep my eye out for good microwave recipes like this delicious cookie.-Ruby Williams, Bogalusa, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1 cup quick-cooking oats
1-1/2 cups water
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
TOPPING:
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup butter
Dash salt

Steps:

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine oats and water. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-2 minutes or until thickened, stirring once; set aside., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs until well blended. Beat in vanilla and oat mixture. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to oat mixture until combined., Pour into a greased 11x7-in. microwave-safe dish. Shield corners with small triangles of foil. Microwave, uncovered, at 50% power for 6 minutes. Cook on high for 6 minutes or until when center is touched, cake clings to finger while area underneath is almost dry. Place on a wire rack to cool., Combine topping ingredients in a microwave-safe dish; microwave, uncovered, on high for 4-5 minutes or until thicken and bubbly, stirring every 2 minutes. Spread over warm cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 605 calories, Fat 28g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 567mg sodium, Carbohydrate 83g carbohydrate (57g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.