Oatmeal Cake

• CAKE
• 1 c rolled oats
• 1&1/4 c flour
• 1 c white sugar
• 1 c brown sugar
• 1/2c shortening OR 1/3 c olive or canola oil
• 1 T cinnamon
• 2 eggs
• 2 t soda
• 1/2 t salt
• 1& 1/2 c hot water
• TOPPING
• 6 T butter
• 1/4 c milk or cream
• 1/2 c brown sugar
• 1/2 c fresh coconut flakes

1. Mix together in bowl all cake ingredients except hot water. Add hot water. Beat thoroughly. Don't worry--the batter will be soupy! Pour into greased 13 x 9 pan.
2. Bake 30-35 min @ 350 degrees.
3. Cook all topping ingredients except coconut over medium heat to caramel texture and color. Sprinkle coconut flakes on top of HOT cake. Pour caramel topping over HOT cake.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/oatmeal-cake-50141578 (may not work)