Ingredients
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
Preparation
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. Bake 30-35 min @ 350 degrees.
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.
