Oatmeal Cake

Our family really doesn't eat cake, but when this one comes out of the oven, everyone wants some. My mom has been making this off and on for years and it's always a hit.


Oatmeal Cake

Ingredients:
1 C oatmeal
1 1/2 C boiling water (Pour over oatmeal and set aside.)
1/2 C butter
1 C brown sugar
1 C granulated sugar
1 1/2 C flour
2 eggs
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp alspice
1/2 tsp salt


Directions:
Mix sugars and butter together, add the eggs. In a separate bowl combine all the dry ingredients, blend together wet ingredients and oatmeal. Bake at 350 degree for 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.


Icing:
2 Tbsp milk
1/2 C butter
1 C pecan pieces
1 C brown sugar (packed)
1/2 C coconut


Directions:
Bring milk, butter, nuts and brown sugar to a boil and boil for 1 1/2 minuts. Add coconut and pour over cake - this is best served warm.