The Humpherys Family

Oatmeal Cake

Recipe Added:  2/15/2012
1 cup oatmeal
1 1/2 cup boiling water
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup oil
2 eggs, separated
1 1/2 cup flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
 Glaze
6 Tbsp butter
1 cup brown sugar
2 Tbsp evaporated milk
1/2 cup coconut
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
In a small bowl, pour boiling water over oatmeal and set aside. Separate egg whites and yolks then beat both with a fork. In a mixing bowl, mix sugars, oil and egg yolks. Add dry ingredients and mix well. Add oatmeal mixture and mix again. Finally, mix in egg whites. Pour into a greased and floured 13x9 pan. Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes. Frost while hot.

Glaze  In a saucepan, mix butter, brown sugar and milk. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat. Add coconut and walnuts. Pour and spread mixture all over the top of the cake. Serve warm or cooled.
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