Oat Cake With Coconut Topping (Low Fat)

• nonstick cooking spray
• 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup low-fat milk (1 %)
• 1/4 cup oatmeal
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons margarine, softened
• 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1/4 cup evaporated skim milk
• 1 tablespoon margarine
• 1/4 cup oatmeal
• 3 tablespoons walnuts, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup shredded coconut, sweetened

1. Coat an 8-inch round or square cake pan with cooking spray; dust with 2 teaspoons flour, and set aside.
2. Preheat oven to 350-degrees.
3. Bring milk to a simmer in a small saucepan.
4. Stir in 1/4 cup oatmeal. Bring to a boil, and remove from heat.
5. Spoon mixture into a small bowl; let cool.
6. Combine 3/4 cup flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl; set aside.
7. Combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons margarine in a large bowl; beat at medium speed of a mixer until blended.
8. Add applesuace, vanilla, and egg; beat until blended.
9. Add flour mixture and oatmeal mixture; beat until well blended.
10. Pour batter into prepared pan.
11. Bake 25 minutes or until wooden pick inserted into center comes out clean. Remove from oven; set aside on a wire rack.
12. Combine the brown sugar, evaporated milk, and 1 tablespoon margarine in a small saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat, and cook 30 seconds.
13. Stir in 1/4 cup oatmeal, walnuts, and coconut; cook 30 seconds.
14. Spread over cake; broil 2 minutes or until lightly browned.
15. Let cool on wire rack.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/oat-cake-with-coconut-topping-low-fat-210726 (may not work)