Oatmeal Spice Cake w/ Coconut topping

Moist and hearty with a crunchy broiled-on topping

Ingredients:

  1. 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour*
  2. 1 cup quick-cooking oats
  3. 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
  4. 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  5. 1 1/2 teaspoons soda
  6. 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  7. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  8. 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  9. 1/2 cup shortening
  10. 1 cup water
  11. 2 eggs (1/2 to 2/3 cup)
  12. 2 tablespoons dark molasses
  13. Coconut Topping:
  14. 1/4 cup butter, melted
  15. 2/3 cup brown sugar (packed)
  16. 1/2 cup flaked coconut
  17. 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  18. 3 tablespoons light cream
Directions:

Heat oven to 350 F. Grease and flour baking pan, 13x9x2 inches. Measure all ingredients except topping into large mixer bowl. Blend 1/2 minute on low speed, scraping bowl constantly. Beat 3 minutes high speed, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until wooden pick inserted incenter comes out clean. Cool slightly. Spread topping over cake Set oven control at broil and/or 550 F. Place cake 3 inches from heat. Broil2 to 3 minutes or until topping is golden brown. For Coconut topping, Mix all ingredients thoroughly.

*If using self-rising flour, omit soda and salt. Source: Betty Crocker Cookbook


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