*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                               Oatmeal Cake

Recipe By     : My files
Serving Size  : 16   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : ****                             Cakes

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      cup           boiling water
   1      cup           oatmeal
   4      ounces        margarine
   1      cup           brown sugar
   1      cup           sugar
   1 1/2  cups          flour
   1      teaspoon      baking powder
   1      teaspoon      baking soda
   2                    eggs
   1      tablespoon    vanilla
   1      teaspoon      cinnamon
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
                        TOPPING
     1/2  cup           brown sugar
   1      cup           coconut -- shredded
     1/2  cup           nuts -- chopped
     1/4  cup           milk -- or water
     1/3  cup           margarine -- melted
     1/2  teaspoon      vanilla

Mix first three ings.  Beat eggs and sugars.  Add oat mixture, then the rest of
cake ings.  Put into greased 9"x13" pan.  Bake 30-40
min. at 350F.  Combine topping ings. and spread on hot cake.  Broil till
browned, taking care not to burn it.

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