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Prairie State Oatmeal Cake
- Makes: 16 servings
- Prep 45 mins
- Bake 30 mins
This moist, coconut-and-walnut-topped oatmeal cake is the highlight of any dessert buffet.
Ingredients
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1
cup
quick-cooking rolled oats
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1 1/2
cups
boiling water
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1 1/2
cups
all-purpose flour
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1 1/2
teaspoons
ground cinnamon
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1
teaspoon
baking soda
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1/2
cup
shortening
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1
cup
granulated sugar
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1
cup
packed brown sugar
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2
eggs
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6
tablespoons
butter
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1
cup
coconut
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2/3
cup
packed brown sugar
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2
tablespoons
milk
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3/4-1
cup
chopped walnuts
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1/2
teaspoon
salt
Directions
- Grease a 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Set aside.
- In small bowl, combine oats and boiling water; let stand 20 minutes. In medium bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- In large bowl, beat granulated sugar, the 1 cup brown sugar, and the shortening on medium speed of electric mixer until combined. Beat in eggs. Beat in oatmeal mixture.
- Gradually add flour mixture, beating until combined (if necessary, stir in last portion by hand). Turn the batter into prepared pan.
- Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 30 to 40 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Place pan on wire rack.
- In saucepan, combine butter, coconut, the 2/3 cup brown sugar, and the milk Cook and stir until boiling. Stir in walnuts. Spoon over hot cake. Cool. Makes 16 servings.