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Coconut-Topped Oatmeal Cake

By: Tamra Duncan  
"This is an old-fashioned cake with mass appeal that was passed down from my husband's grandmother. It's a classic for everyone's recipe box. --Tamra Duncan"

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups boiling water
  • 1 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • TOPPING:
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. In a bowl, pour boiling water over oats; let stand for 5 minutes. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with the oat mixture until combined.
  2. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  3. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, bring the brown sugar, butter and milk to a boil over medium heat. Remove from the heat; stir in coconut, nuts and vanilla. Pour over warm cake. Cool completely.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2007 by MAGGIE MCGUIRE 
This is an excellent cake recipe that has been passed down from our grandmothers.The result is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2007 by tinker 
I JUST MADE THIS CAKE....SO GOOD.DIDNT CHANGE A THING,VERY MOIST,GREAT TOPPING,I HAD TO EAT A... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2008 by Chris 
Great cake. Did not change anything and I loved it. Next time I will try baking the topping... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2009 by Lori 
Absolutely great!!! Everyone loved it. The only change I made was to put it under the broiler... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2008 by Dismukesok 
This case is absolutely to die for! The only adjustment I made was I used 1/2 cup heavy cream... MORE

 
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