Aunt Laura S Oatmeal Cake Recipe

Ingredients for Aunt Laura S Oatmeal Cake

• 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) butter
• Oats
• 1 1/4 cups boiling water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• Brown Sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• Walnuts
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut

How to Make Aunt Laura S Oatmeal Cake

1. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) softened butter and 1 cup rolled oats. Add 1 1/4 cups boiling water, stir well, and let stand for 20 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
3. While the oats are soaking, in a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup packed light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 large eggs.
4. Beat well with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
5. Once the oats have soaked, stir them into the wet ingredients. Beat with the mixer until just combined.
6. Grease and flour a 13x9 inch baking pan. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
7. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. While the cake bakes, prepare the topping: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) of butter.
9. Add 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, 1 cup chopped walnuts, 1/2 cup shredded coconut, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the melted butter.
10. Stir constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is fragrant and bubbly. Be careful not to burn it.
11. Once the cake is baked, immediately pour the warm coconut-walnut topping evenly over the hot cake.
12. Place the cake (still in the pan) back in the oven and broil for 1-2 minutes, or until the topping is lightly browned and bubbly. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
13. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving.