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Aileen's Irresistible Oatmeal Cake 🥣🍰

This warm and hearty oatmeal cake is a delightful twist on traditional cake recipes! The rich flavors of cinnamon and brown sugar combined with a crunchy topping make it a comforting dessert that's perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in. The best part? It’s easy to whip up and always a crowd-pleaser!

For an extra touch, serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce. Your taste buds will thank you! 🍦🍯

Ingredients

For the cake

For the topping

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the quick oats and boiling water. Let it stand for about 20 minutes until the margarine melts and oats soften.

🥄 Pro tip: Stir occasionally during the 20 minutes to help break up any clumps of oatmeal. This helps achieve a smoother batter!

  1. After the oatmeal mixture has cooled slightly, add in the flour, both sugars, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and eggs. Mix until just combined.

  2. Pour the batter into a greased 9x13 inch pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  3. While the cake is baking, prepare the topping. In a saucepan, melt the margarine over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, condensed milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.

  4. Remove from heat and fold in the crushed nuts and coconut.

  5. Once the cake has finished baking, spread the topping mixture over the hot cake evenly.

  6. Place the cake under the broiler for a few minutes, watching closely, until the topping is bubbly and golden brown. (This can happen quickly, so don’t step away!)

🔥 Keep an eye on it, as the topping can go from perfectly browned to burnt in just seconds!

Serving Suggestions

Variations

Enjoy baking this scrumptious oatmeal cake and let the delicious aroma fill your kitchen! 🏡❤️

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ocr Here's the text from the image: **OATMEAL CAKE** 1-1/3 cup boiling water) mix together 1 cup quick oats ) let stand 1 stick margarine ) 20 minutes until margarine melts - stir Add to above: 1-1/3 cup flour 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup white sugar ½ tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. soda ½ tsp. salt 2 eggs Makes a big cake. Bake in a greased 9x13 pan at 350° for 35 minutes. **Topping:** 1 stick margarine ½ cup brown sugar ⅓ cup condensed milk or reg. 1 tsp. vanilla 1 cup crushed nuts 1 cup coconut Mix and pat on top of baked cake. Then put under broiler until topping bubbles and get a little brown. Watch closely - browns quickly. Aileen Welton 257
llm # Aileen's Irresistible Oatmeal Cake 🥣🍰 This warm and hearty oatmeal cake is a delightful twist on traditional cake recipes! The rich flavors of cinnamon and brown sugar combined with a crunchy topping make it a comforting dessert that's perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in. The best part? It’s easy to whip up and always a crowd-pleaser! For an extra touch, serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce. Your taste buds will thank you! 🍦🍯 ## Ingredients ### For the cake - 1 cup quick oats - 1-1/3 cups boiling water - 1 stick (½ cup) margarine - 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour - 1 cup brown sugar - 1 cup white sugar - ½ teaspoon cinnamon - 1 teaspoon baking soda - ½ teaspoon salt - 2 large eggs ### For the topping - 1 stick (½ cup) margarine - ½ cup brown sugar - ⅓ cup sweetened condensed milk (or regular milk) - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - 1 cup crushed nuts (walnuts or pecans work great!) - 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut ## Instructions 1. In a large bowl, mix together the quick oats and boiling water. Let it stand for about 20 minutes until the margarine melts and oats soften. > 🥄 Pro tip: Stir occasionally during the 20 minutes to help break up any clumps of oatmeal. This helps achieve a smoother batter! 2. After the oatmeal mixture has cooled slightly, add in the flour, both sugars, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and eggs. Mix until just combined. 3. Pour the batter into a greased 9x13 inch pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. 4. While the cake is baking, prepare the topping. In a saucepan, melt the margarine over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, condensed milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined. 5. Remove from heat and fold in the crushed nuts and coconut. 6. Once the cake has finished baking, spread the topping mixture over the hot cake evenly. 7. Place the cake under the broiler for a few minutes, watching closely, until the topping is bubbly and golden brown. (This can happen quickly, so don’t step away!) > 🔥 Keep an eye on it, as the topping can go from perfectly browned to burnt in just seconds! ## Serving Suggestions - Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or drizzled with caramel sauce for a decadent dessert experience. 🍦 - Pair with a cup of coffee or tea for the perfect afternoon pick-me-up. ☕️ ## Variations - **Nut-free**: Omit the nuts and substitute with more coconut for a tropical twist! 🥥 - **Fruity**: Add a cup of dried fruit (like raisins or cranberries) to the batter for added sweetness and chewiness. 🍇 - **Spicy**: Experiment with pumpkin pie spice or nutmeg in place of cinnamon for a warm, autumnal flavor. 🌰 Enjoy baking this scrumptious oatmeal cake and let the delicious aroma fill your kitchen! 🏡❤️
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