Damsel in dis Dress wrote:
> I whipped one of these up last night, during one of my rest periods
> between packing. Another guy who's staying with us and calls me Mom
> requested something chocolate. He sorta knew that you could make a
> cake from scratch, but was dumbfounded when he found out that a person
> could make frosting at home, to boot. Kids. They're funny.
>
>
> * Exported from MasterCook *
>
> Chocolate Oatmeal Cake
>
> Recipe By :Carol Peterson
> Serving Size : 18 Preparation Time :0:00
> Categories : Cakes Family Recipes
>
> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
> 1 1/2 cups boiling water
> 1 cup rolled oats -- quick cooking
> 1 cup butter -- or shortening
> 2 cups sugar
> 2 large eggs
> 1 teaspoon vanilla
> 1 cup flour
> 1/2 teaspoon salt
> 1 teaspoon baking soda
> 1/2 cup cocoa
> ----Coconut Glaze----
> 2 tablespoons butter
> 2 cups milk
> 2 cups coconut flakes
> 1 cup powdered sugar
>
> CAKE:
> 1. Pour water over oatmeal and let stand.
> 2. Mix butter or shortening, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Combine with
> oatmeal.
> 3. Add flour, salt, soda, and cocoa. Blend well.
> 4. Bake at 350F for 35 minutes in a greased and floured 9"x13" pan.
> Cool.
> 5. Frost with Coconut Glaze.
>
> COCONUT GLAZE:
> 1. Mix ingredients in saucepan.
> 2. Boil until thickened, about 5 minutes.
> 3. Pour on cooled cake.
>
> Source:
> "Sharon Marthaler"
>
>


It is a pleasure to find cake recipes that incorporate ingredients other
than wheat flour. Oatmeal is a nice touch and I look forward to trying
this recipe, the next time I fall off the low carb wagon.


Becca