This is such a yummy cake for fall--it's one of our favorites!
Lazy Daisy Oatmeal Cake
1 1/4 C. boiling water
1 C. oatmeal
1/2 C. butter, softened
1 C. sugar
1 C. brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1 1/2 C. flour, sifted (I do 1/2 whole wheat)
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
Pour boiling water over oatmeal; cover & let stand for 20 minutes. In a separate bowl, beat butter until creamy. Add sugars & beat until fluffy. Blend in vanilla & eggs. Add oatmeal mixture & mix well. Sift dry ingredients & add to creamed mixture. Mix well, but don't overmix. Pour batter into a greased 9x13 pan & bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes.
Frosting
1/4 C. butter, melted
1/2 C. brown sugar
3 T. milk (can also used evaporated milk)
1/3 C. chopped nuts (I use walnuts)
3/4 C. coconut
Combine all ingredients. Spread evenly over cake after it comes out of the oven. Place under broiler until frosting becomes bubbly (it only takes a minute or two). Cake may be served warm or cold (we liked it best after it had cooled).
recipe from Mom
