Grandma Snyder's Oatmeal Cake

This old-fashioned oatmeal cake is topped with a broiled coconut and walnut topping that makes every bite sweet, nutty, and delicious.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 405 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 6 tablespoons melted butter
• 0.5 cup butter
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1.5 cups flaked coconut
• 1.5 cups chopped walnuts
• 1.25 cups boiling water
• 1.5 cups packed brown sugar
• 0.75 cup evaporated milk
• 1.3329999446869 cups all-purpose flour

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan. Pour boiling water over oats in a bowl and let stand until softened, about 10 minutes.

Step 2

Beat 1/2 cup butter, white sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Step 3

Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a separate bowl until combined; add to butter mixture and mix until just blended. Stir softened oats and 1 teaspoon vanilla into batter until evenly combined.

Step 4

Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 35 to 40 minutes. Preheat the broiler.

Step 5

To make the topping: Combine melted butter, brown sugar, evaporated milk, coconut, walnuts, and 1 teaspoon vanilla in a bowl and stir until blended.

Step 6

Pour topping over hot cake, spreading evenly.

Step 7

Broil cake under preheated broiler (about 6 inches from the heat source) until topping is bubbling and lightly browned, about 5 to 10 minutes. Serve warm for a gooey texture or let cool.