Oatmeal Cake with Broiled Frosting
02-01-2011, 02:27 PM
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This was the 1st cake we learned to make in home ec.My Dad would ask for it often & the whole family kept the recipe.This is from TOH & lightened up a bit by using applesauce.I prefer canned evaporated milk in the frosting, but either way,Yum Yum
Ingredients
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1-1/2 cups boiling water
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
FROSTING:
1 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup fat-free half-and-half
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
In a small bowl, combine oats and water; let stand for 20 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the sugars, applesauce and eggs. Add oat mixture; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, baking soda and nutmeg; gradually add to batter and mix well.
Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
In a large bowl, combine frosting ingredients; spread over hot cake. Broil 6 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until lightly browned and bubbly. Yield: 15 servings.
Ingredients
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1-1/2 cups boiling water
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
FROSTING:
1 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup fat-free half-and-half
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
In a small bowl, combine oats and water; let stand for 20 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the sugars, applesauce and eggs. Add oat mixture; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, baking soda and nutmeg; gradually add to batter and mix well.
Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
In a large bowl, combine frosting ingredients; spread over hot cake. Broil 6 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until lightly browned and bubbly. Yield: 15 servings.
02-01-2011, 02:55 PM
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It's used to replace the shortening.Also keeps it drom being dry.This was always on the table when my bro came for dinner.Without fail, he always said, this cake comes with memories. Funny how we connect food with certain times/places.
Originally Posted by clem55
My son's favorite cake. I've not used applesauce though, bet that makes it even better
02-01-2011, 05:05 PM
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WOW!!! I haven't made that cake is years and years!! I must say, however, that the recipe I used didn't call for applesauce. :oops: The new-and-improved version you posted is surely MUCH healthier! Thanks so much for posting the recipe!!! :thumbup: Just might have to make one!!
02-02-2011, 03:42 AM
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Changing diets have reintroduced applesauce into our house too. Weekend pancakes: Krusties buttermilk pancake mix, water, vanilla flavoring, applesauce, apple pie spice. Mix to favorite consistency and cook on both sides, top with more apple sauce and cinnamon. I go heavy on the apple sauce and light on the water. Quick, flavorful satisfying.
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