Click for Cookbook LOGIN
"As a child my family's menu consisted of two choices: take it or leave it."--Buddy Hackett

Oatmeal Cake Recipe

  Tried it? Rate this Recipe:
 

 

This recipe for Oatmeal Cake is from The Sekera Family Cookbook , one of the cookbooks created at FamilyCookbookProject.com. We'll help you start your own personal cookbook! It's easy and fun. Click here to start your own cookbook!
Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 c quick oatmeal
1 1/4 cup boiling water
1/2 c shortening
1 c granulated sugar
1 c brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/3 c flour
1 tsp baking soda

Topping
6 tbsp melted butter
2/3 c brown sugar
1/4 c half & half or canned milk
1 c coconut
1 c chopped walnuts or pecans
1 tsp vanilla
Directions:
Directions:
Mix oats with boiling water, and set aside to cool.

Cream shortening, then beat in sugars, eggs, cinnamon, salt and vanilla. Stir in oatmeal mixture, sifted flour, and baking soda.

Pour into greased 9X13 pan. Bake at 350 º for 30-35 minutes.

Mix all topping ingredients together, then spread over hot cake. Place under the broiler for a couple minutes. Cool completely.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Not sure how many of the older Joe Sekera siblings remember the Palaio family- Friends of Mom and Dad.
Athena made this cake once when we were visiting, then sent Mom the recipe. Really good!

 

 

 

Learn more about the process to create a cookbook -- or
Start your own personal family cookbook right now!  Here's to good eating!

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!

 

 

 

207W  

Cookbooks are great for Holiday Gifts, Wedding Gifts, Bridal Shower ideas and Family Reunions!

*Recipes and photos entered into the Family Cookbook Project are provided by the submitting contributors. All rights are retained by the contributor. Please contact us if you believe copyright violations have occurred.

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!