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Grandma's Oatmeal Cake
My Grandma's Oatmeal Cake is an old-fashioned cake made with rolled oats and a delicious coconut almond topping.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 15
Calories: 399 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 1/2 cups boiling water
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the topping
- 6 Tablespoons butter , room temperature
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup nuts
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13'' pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Add the oatmeal and butter to a bowl and pour boiling water on top. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl combine the eggs, brown sugar, and white sugar and mix well.
- In a separate bowl sift together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt.
- Add to the bowl with eggs and sugars and stir to combine.
- Add the oatmeal mixture and stir to combine.
- Bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, make the topping by combining all the ingredients in a bowl.
- Remove the cake from the oven and turn the oven to high broil.
- Spread the topping evenly over the warm cake and place under the broiler for 2-4 minutes or until the coconut is golden brown.
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Notes
- This cake tastes great made 1-2 days in advance, if you'd like! It's perfect for bringing to potlucks and parties!
Nutrition Information
Calories
399kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
52mg
(17%)
Sodium
298mg
(12%)
Potassium
172mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
38g
(76%)
Vitamin A
385IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
62mg
(6%)
Iron
1.5mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 15Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 399
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 399kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 298mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 38g | 76% |
| Vitamin A | 385IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.