Regional American Recipes




Amish Recipes

Oatmeal Cake

1 cups oats mixed with 1/2 cup boiling water
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs

Mix and bake in a 13 x 9-inch pan at 350 degrees F for 45-55 minutes.

Topping:
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup brown sugar
8 ounces coconut
1 cup nuts
1 small can evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Add brown sugar to butter in saucepan. Add remaining ingredients. Heat to a medium boil. Pour over hot cake. Broil for 2 minutes 6 inches from the broiler coils.