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Oatmeal Cake

Source of Recipe


Mother-in-law, Dorothy Garcia






List of Ingredients



• 1 1/2 c. boiling water
  
• 1/2 c. butter
  
• 1 1/4 c. oatmeal
  
• 1 1/2 c. flour
  
• 1 c. sugar
  
• 1 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
  
• 2 eggs
  
• 2 tsp. vinegar
  
• 1 tsp. salt
  
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
  
• 1 tsp. baking soda
  
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• FROSTING:
  
• 3/4 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
  
• 1/3 c. butter
  
• 1/4 c. evaporated milk
  
• 1 c. coconut
  






Instructions



1. In large bowl, pour boiling water over butter and oatmeal; let stand 20 minutes. Add remaining cake ingredients and mix well. Pour into greased and floured 9 x 13" pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Frost while still hot.
   
   
2. Prepare frosting: Mix all ingredients in saucepan and heat until butter melts.
   
   
3. Spread frosting on hot cake. Place under broiler until golden brown.