Grandma Snyder's Oatmeal Cake

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan. Pour boiling water over oats in a bowl and let stand until softened, about 10 minutes.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Beat 1/2 cup butter, white sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a separate bowl until combined; add to butter mixture and mix until just blended. Stir softened oats and 1 teaspoon vanilla into batter until evenly combined.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 35 to 40 minutes. Preheat the broiler.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'To make the topping: Combine melted butter, brown sugar, evaporated milk, coconut, walnuts, and 1 teaspoon vanilla in a bowl and stir until blended.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Pour topping over hot cake, spreading evenly.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Broil cake under preheated broiler (about 6 inches from the heat source) until topping is bubbling and lightly browned, about 5 to 10 minutes. Serve warm for a gooey texture or let cool.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (18 servings total)