Sara Jane'S Oatmeal Cake Recipe

Name: Sara Jane'S Oatmeal Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup rolled oats; 1 1/4 cups boiling water; 1 cup white sugar; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup shortening; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 eggs; 6 tablespoons melted butter; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; 2/3 cup flaked coconut; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 cup rolled oats
1 1/4 cups boiling water
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 eggs
6 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream
2/3 cup flaked coconut
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
In a small bowl, stir oats into boiling water. Set aside to soak for 20 minutes.
2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan.
3
In a medium bowl, cream together the white sugar, 1 cup brown sugar and shortening until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Sift in the flour, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; stir just until moistened. Mix in the soaked oats. Pour into the prepared pan, and spread evenly.
4
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Turn the oven to the broil setting and let it heat up.
5
In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, heavy cream, coconut and vanilla. Spread over the top of the cake. Broil for a few minutes, just until the coconut is lightly browned.

1671

kcal

Calories

102

Fat

181

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup rolled oats, 1 1/4 cups boiling water, 1 cup white sugar, 1 cup packed brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Sara Jane'S Oatmeal Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Sara Jane'S Oatmeal Cake

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