OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CAKE

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I've had this recipe a long time. It's one of my family's favorite desserts, and I still make it often.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 cup old-fashioned oats
1-1/2 cups boiling water
1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
TOPPING:
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter, melted
1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
6 tablespoons half-and-half cream
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the oats and boiling water. Let stand for 15 minutes or until cooled. , In another large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the oat mixture; mix well. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well., 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. , Combine the topping ingredients; spoon over top of warm cake; broil about 4 in. from heat for 3-4 minutes, or until top is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405 calories, Fat 22g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 376mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.