Oatmeal Cake

My mother used to make this cake and it is a family favorite. My brother, Doug, substitutes applesauce for the butter to make it healthier and less fattening.

Mom's Oatmeal Cake (Betty Royer)

Pour 1 ¼ cups boiling water over 1 cup quick cooking oats and let stand for 20 minutes.

Add:
½ cup butter or margarine
2 eggs
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar

Stir. Then Add:
1 1/3 cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla
½ tsp. salt

Pour into greased and floured 8 x12 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 - 40 minutes until done. While cake is in the oven, get the topping ready:

Topping:
7 TBSP melted butter or margarine
1 cup brown sugar
¼ cup canned milk or cream (evaporated milk)
1 cup coconut
1 tsp. vanilla

Remove cake from hot oven and turn on the broiler. Spread topping on hot cake in small spoonfuls and spread evenly and gently. Broil 2-3 minutes or bake a few minutes until topping bubbles and is lightly browned. Enjoy!
Serves 12.