Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cake with Broiled Topping

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Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cake with Broiled Topping

 

Recipe By :Pillsbury Best Desserts

Serving Size : 16 Preparation Time :0:00

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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CAKE

1 1/2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats

1 1/4 cups boiling water

1 cup sugar

1 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1/2 cup margarine or butter -- softened

1 teaspoon vanilla

3 eggs

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

TOPPING

2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1/4 cup margarine or butter -- melted

3 tablespoons half and half or milk

1 cup coconut

1/2 cup chopped nuts

 

In small bowl, combine rolled oats and boiling water; let stand 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat oven to 350F. Grease and flour 13 x 9-inch pan. In large bowl,

combine sugar, 1 cup brown sugar, and 1/2 cup margarine; beat until light and

fluffy. Add vanilla and eggs; blend well. Add oatmeal and all remaining cake

ingredients; mix well. Pour batter into greased and floured pan.

Bake at 350F for 35 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes

out clean.

In small bowl, combine 2/3 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup margarine, and half and

half; beat at high speed until smooth. Stir in coconut and nuts. Spoon over

warm cake, spread to cover.

Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until bubbly and light

golden brown. Cool 1 hour or until completely cooled.

 

Description:

" Oatmeal gives this cake thhe slightly chewy texture of a country

farmhouse dessert. "

 

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Per serving: 236 Calories (kcal); 5g Total Fat; (19% calories from fat); 3g

Protein; 46g Carbohydrate; 35mg Cholesterol; 182mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1 Fat; 2

1/2 Other Carbohydrates

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0