OATMEAL CAKE WITH COCONUT WALNUT FROSTING

Oatmeal Cake with Coconut Walnut Frosting image

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories Cakes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 19

CAKE:
1 1/2 c boiling water
1 c oatmeal (old fashioned or quick)
1/2 c (1 stick) butter
2 eggs, beaten
1 c brown sugar
1 c white sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/3 c all purpose flour
FROSTING:
1/2 c (1 stick) butter
1/2 c white sugar
1/4 c cream
1 to 2 c shredded coconut
1 c chopped walnuts (may use pecans if preferred)
1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

1. For The Cake: In a large bowl, pour boiling water over oatmeal and add the butter. Let stand until butter is melted.
2. Add all other ingredients. Mix together well.
3. Pour into a greased and floured 9x13x2-inch baking pan. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes.
4. For The Frosting: Melt the butter in a quart size pan and add sugar and cream. Bring to a boil and cook until it thickens, about 4 minutes.
5. Remove from heat and stir in coconut, nuts, and vanilla. Pour over cake and broil in oven until toasty looking. Watch closely.
6. Allow cake to cool completely before cutting.