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September 17, 2014

Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cake

If there ever was a dessert that brought back the warm fuzzies of my childhood, it’s this Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cake.  The sweet, crunchy walnut and coconut topping is my favorite part! Take a peek and try not to drool.
My mom used to let us choose which kind of cake we wanted for our birthdays growing up, and without fail, this is the one that many of us requested. Can you blame us?
I love family traditions like that, that get carried down through the generations. Now I do the same for my kids.
I enjoy sharing this wonderful cake with them that I enjoyed as a child.
Even for a coconut hater like me (I’m weird, I know), I can’t resist this moist, dense, sweet-with-a-crunchy-topping cake.  I think it’s because the coconut adds a fantastic texture, but isn’t an overwhelming flavor, which is just the way I like it.
The oatmeal is softened in boiling water, which provides a perfect moistness for the cake base.  Mmmmmm!!!
We had a few dinner guests the other night and even after eating way too much of the main course, there was still more than enough room for a giant slice of Oatmeal Cake.  I had to send the rest home with them so I didn’t finish off the entire pan that night by myself.  Because I probably could have.
I created a video to show you how easy this cake is to make!
I hope you get to enjoy it soon! It’s sure to become a favorite!
The sweet walnut and coconut topping is absolutely irresistible and takes on an incredible texture and taste after going under the broiler.
The whole thing is nothing short of irresistible! It’s one of my favorite cakes of all time, right up there with this Southern Pound Cake and this Layered Chocolate Mint Cake.

Nutrition

Calories

4796 cal

Fat

216 g

Carbs

684 g

Protein

74 g
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. boiling water
  • 1 c. brown sugar
  • 1 c. white sugar
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1 c. oatmeal
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 c. flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
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  • Topping: 
  • 1/2 c. butter, melted
  • 1/2 c. brown sugar
  • 1/4 c. heavy cream or evaporated milk
  • 1 c. chopped walnuts
  • 1 c. coconut
  • 1 tsp. vanilla

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.  In the bowl of an electric mixer, mix together sugars, shortening and eggs.  In a separate bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.  Pour boiling water over oatmeal in a separate bowl and let stand for 10 minutes.  Add flour mixture to sugar mixture and mix until combined.  Add oatmeal and mix until combined.  Pour into a greased 13" x 9" cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
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  3. Let the cake cool, and then prepare the topping: Stir all ingredients together in a sauce pan over medium heat until butter is melted and mixture is well-combined.  Pour over cake and spread evenly.  Put cake under a broiler and broil until coconut is brown, but not burned.  I set the timer for one minute and keep checking it so it doesn't burn.  The broiling is crucial and lends a wonderful flavor.
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 I’d forgotten just how amazing this cake was until my sister texted me the other day and said she was enjoying a piece.  We do that to each other often…send messages about what we’re eating and make the other person jealous.  It’s fun. I couldn’t stop thinking about it, so I made some the next day, and it was absolute heaven. I hope you love it too!

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  1. Lita says

    September 18, 2014 at 2:03 am

    My mom used to make something similar. I hadn't thought of it til now. So good and comforting. Thanks for sharing.

    Linda @ Tumbleweed Contessa
    • Christine Bell says

      September 18, 2014 at 12:53 pm

      Thanks for stopping by!
  2. Linda says

    September 21, 2014 at 9:02 am

    LOL- I'm not a fan of coconut either! I pinned it - my MIL LOVES coconut and know she will enjoy this.

    Thanks for sharing the recipe.

    Linda@BestofLongIslandandCentralFlorida
  3. V Green says

    October 16, 2014 at 5:24 pm

    This cake sounds so comforting. What was your dinner menu leading up to this dessert?
  4. Aimee says

    June 5, 2015 at 5:34 am

    This is almost the same as my grandmother's recipe. In hers there is no white sugar at all. Also, she never cooked the topping. Just mix it and add it to the cake while the cake is still warm. Then, broil. Less work, and tastes even better.
    • Jenny says

      January 23, 2016 at 9:41 am

      I think my mom's recipe was the same as yours. She always called it "Lazy Daisy Oatmeal Cake." I even liked the name.
  5. Amy says

    January 23, 2016 at 11:54 pm

    Christine, i loved it when grandma used to make it. I would take the topping off and eat the cake mixed with vanilla ice cream.
  6. Amy says

    January 23, 2016 at 11:55 pm

    Christine, i loved it when grandma used to make it. I would take the topping off and eat the cake mixed with vanilla ice cream.
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