Oatmeal Cake
Family favorite. Ben Spann would say “This cake is musty. I must have another piece.” Of course, he said that about every cake Doris made.
Servings Prep Time
12 00:12minutes
Cook Time
00:35minutes
Servings Prep Time
12 00:12minutes
Cook Time
00:35minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 1/4cup boiling water
  • 1cup Quick Quaker Oats
  • 1/2cup shortening
  • 1cup sugar
  • 1cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • pinch Salt
  • 1 1/3cup flour
  • 1teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1teaspoon soda
  • Topping
  • 6tablespoon melted butter
  • 1/2cup brown sugar
  • 1/4cup condensed milk
  • 1cup Coconut
  • 1/2cup pecans
Instructions
  1. Pour boiling water over oatmeal and let set
  2. Cream shortening, sugars, eggs and salt
  3. Add sifted flour, cinnamon, soda and oatmeal
  4. Put in a 9-inch x 15-inch pan and bake 350 for 35 minutes
  5. Topping
  6. Melt butter, add remaining ingredients and stir together
  7. Spread topping on top and put back in oven until top is browned.
Recipe Notes

When Debbie had her bridal shower in 1973 everyone was to bring a favorite recipe. She received this recipe from both her mom and her future mother-in-law Vonnie. A family favorite.