Oatmeal Cake
Ingredients
- Cake:
- 1 1/4 cups boiling water
- 1 cup Robin Hood© Oats
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- Topping:
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tbsp milk or cream
- 3/4 cup flaked coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- 2 eggs
Directions
Step 1:
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9” (2 L) square baking dish.
Cake
Step 2:
Place boiling water and oats in a small bowl. Set aside.
Step 3:
Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon in a large bowl.
Step 4:
Cream butter and sugars until blended in a separate large mixing bowl. Mixture may be crumbly.
Step 5:
Add eggs, one at a time, beating until light and fluffy, mixture will look curdled.
Step 6:
Stir in oats and flour mixture. Blend thoroughly.
Step 7:
Spread batter into prepared baking dish.
Step 8:
Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean. Do not remove from pan.
Topping
Step 9:
Melt butter in small saucepan. Stir in remaining ingredients. Spread evenly on hot cake.
Step 10:
Broil 6" (15 cm) below element for 2 to 3 minutes or until bubbly and golden.