Oatmeal Cake

This is a surpisingly yummy cake...it came from "The Gathering of Friends" cookbook. I've made a few minor modifications to perfect the recipe. Enjoy!

The Cake:

1/2 C. Butter, melted

1 1/2 C. Oatmeal

1 1/2 C. Boiling water

1 tsp. Baking soda

1 3/4 C. Flour

1 C. Brown sugar

1 C. Granulated sugar

2 tsp. Cinnamon

2 Eggs

1 tsp. Salt

In a large bowl combine butter, oatmeal, and water.  Let sit for 20 minutes.  Add remaining ingredients and mix well until completely combined.  Spray bundt pan with Pam spray{with flour}*.  Pour batter into pan.  Bake at 350 degrees for 33-38 minutes.

For Topping:

3/4 C. Brown sugar

1/2 C. Heavy whipping cream

1 1/2 C. Coconut

1/3 C. Butter

1 C. Pecans

Heat the butter, sugar, and heavy cream until the mixture begins to bubble on the sides, make sure the butter is completely melted {not boiling}.  Fold in pecans and coconut and spoon over hot cake.  Broil in oven for 2-3 minutes.  Serve and enjoy!

*It is essential to use spray Pam with flour. I've tried this recipe all other ways and the cake will not come out of the pan.