OATMEAL CAKE

OATMEAL CAKE

From Billie Reid

Pour:
1  1/4 cup boiling water over
1 cup oatmeal (quick-cooking or regular)

Let stand 20 minutes.

Mix and then add to oatmeal:
1  1/2 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs

Sift together and then add to mixture:
1 t. cinnamon
1 t. soda
1 t. salt
1  1/3 cup flour

Bake in large pan at 350 for 30-35 minutes.



TOPPING

6 T. butter, melted
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup cream or rich milk

Cook until melted and in custard effect for 3-4 minutes.

Add 1/2 cup coconut or 1/2 cup nuts as desired.

Spread on cake.

Can be served with whipped cream or ice cream.