Oatmeal Cake

LibraryMan's Note:

This is one of my family's traditional cakes. It's quick, easy, and delicious. And it's a good (and fun!) way to eat oatmeal.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 12

• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1 cup quick oatmeal
• 1/2 cup oleo (or margarine)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt

Topping

• 2 tablespoons oleo, melted (or margarine)
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup evaporated milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Bring the water to a rolling boil and pour it over the oatmeal; let stand for 20 minutes (DO NOT DRAIN).
2. Preheat oven to 350°F.
3. Add the oleo and sugar, and then add the eggs and vanilla; beat well.
4. Add the baking soda, flour, and salt; mix until smooth.
5. Pour the batter into a 9x12 loaf pan.
6. Bake at 350 F for 35-40 minutes.
7. Topping:.
8. Mix the ingredients together and apply to cake while hot.
9. Put the cake under the broiler until the top is golden brown.

Reviews

[Darkhunter]

What a great way to make oatmeal, which I don't really care for. I keep trying oatmeal as oatmeal, and there have been very few I would recommend! Your's is among that small group. I halved the recipe with no problem, nor is freezing the remainders. Thnx for sharing your recipe, LibraryMan. Made for PAC Spring 2010. You've been adopted! http://www.recipezaar.com/bb/viewtopic.zsp?t=327498&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0