Sarah's Oatmeal Cake

Name: Sarah's Oatmeal Cake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 1 pan, 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup oatmeal; 1 1/2 cups boiling water; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup light brown sugar; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup oil; 1 1/2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cinnamon

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Recipe by Miss Fannie

I found this recipe in my husband's grandmother's old cookbook. His mom, Sarah, had shared it with her. This cookbook collection dates back to 1964. The photograph accompanying this recipe includes my grandmother in-law's lovely vintage apron , as well as her cookbook.

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READY IN: 1hr

SERVES: 12

YIELD: 1 pan

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

cup oatmeal
1 ¹⁄₂

cups boiling water
1

cup granulated sugar
1

cup light brown sugar
2

eggs
¹⁄₂

cup oil
1 ¹⁄₂

cups flour
1

teaspoon baking soda
1

teaspoon salt
1

teaspoon cinnamon

DIRECTIONS

Pour the boiling water over the oatmeal and let it cool. Add baking soda, salt, and cinnamon to the sifted flour. Add the granulated and brown sugars. Mix in the eggs and oil. Combine the batter with the oatmeal. Pour mixture into a 9 by 12 inch pan. Bake.for 40-50 minutes at 350 degrees.

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