Grandmother's Oatmeal Cake

Grandmother Gladys was an excellent baker. She willingly shared her recipes so they could be enjoyed by others. No secrets! I hope you enjoy this cake as much as our family does. It goes well with tea.

Grandmother's Oatmeal Cake

1 cup quick oats
1 1/4 cups boiling water (pour over oats and let sit for 20 minutes)

Blend together:

1/2 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs

Then:

Add the oatmeal/water mixture.

Sift together:

1 1/3 cups flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt

Add sifted ingredients to moist ingredients and stir until mixed. Pour batter into a prepared, square cake pan. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 30 minutes.

While cake is baking, prepare the topping using:

1/3 cup brown sugar
4 Tbsp. butter
1/2 cup cream or milk
1 cup coconut, shredded

When the cake is done, spread the topping on the cake and place until an oven broiler for a few minutes until the cake is browned.

{May use vegan and/or gluten free options, if desired}