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Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cake

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A comforting and nostalgic cake made with oats, coconut, and pecans, perfect for breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 1/2 cups boiling water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a bowl, combine the oats and boiling water. Let sit for about 20 minutes.
  3. Cream together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and butter until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the mixture, and beat until fully combined.
  5. Stir in the oat mixture.
  6. Mix together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  8. Pour the blended batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  9. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. For the topping, combine coconut and pecans in a bowl and set aside.
  11. Melt 1/2 cup of butter over low heat, then add 1/2 cup of brown sugar and stir until dissolved.
  12. Pour the butter and sugar mixture over the coconut and pecans, and stir to combine.
  13. Spread the topping over the cake in the last 10 minutes of baking.
  14. Continue baking until the topping is golden brown.
  15. Let the cake cool before serving.

Notes

Pair with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a delightful treat.

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