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Mary Evelyn Davison

Oatmeal Cake

“This is Steve’s Favorite Cake”
1 cup quick oats

1‐1/4 cup boiling water

1 stick butter

1 cup white sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 teaspoon soda

1 cup brown sugar

2 eggs

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1‐1/3 cups flour

1. Mix oats and boiling water and let stand 20 minutes.

2. Mix remaining ingredients together, then add soaked oats.

3. Pour into ungreased 9 x 13 inch pan.

4. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes or until done.

5. Cool and Frost.

Oatmeal Cake Frosting

2/3 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup cream

1/2 stick butter

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Optional: 1 cup coconut or chopped pecans

1. Beat first 4 ingredients together. Add coconut or pecans if desired.

2. Spread on cake and put in warm oven to melt frosting a little.