Oatmeal Cake (Wilma)

x 1

Dessert
Baking
Comfort Food

Cake

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups boiling water
  • 1 cup oatmeal
  • 1/2 cups butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg optional
  • allspice optional
  • raisins optional

Preparation

  1. Pour water over oats and let stand 20 minutes.
  2. Cream sugars and butter. Add eggs and vanilla. Sift flour, soda, salt & spices. Add to cream mixture along with oatmeal and mix until just blended.
  3. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-40 minutes.

Topping

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1/2 cups brown sugar
  • 1/2 cups evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts

Preparation

  1. Mix together, spread on warm cake and put under broiler.