OATMEAL CAKE WITH BROILED FROSTING

Oatmeal Cake with Broiled Frosting image

After enjoying this recipe for more than 30 years, I knew it was time to revise it. I was happy to discover that replacing the oil with applesauce and using fat-free half-and-half didn't alter the flavor of my favorite snack. -Pat Van Cleve of Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1 cup quick-cooking oats
1-1/2 cups boiling water
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
FROSTING:
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup fat-free half-and-half
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine oats and water; let stand for 20 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the sugars, applesauce and eggs. Add oat mixture; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, baking soda and nutmeg; gradually add to batter and mix well., Pour into a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , In a large bowl, combine frosting ingredients; spread over hot cake. Broil 6 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until lightly browned and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 305mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.