Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1 5/8 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups boiling water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup quick-cooking oats (uncooked)
- 1 cup nuts coasely (chop)
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
- 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Measure oats into mixing bowl. Add boiling water; stir and cool. cream both sugars, butter and shortening. Add eggs and vanilla; beat very well. Sift dry ingredients together. Add oatmeal mixture and sifted dry ingredients alternately to creamed mixture. Pour into greased and floured 9x13x2 inch pan. Bake 30-40 minutes in preheated 350 degree oven. Have frosting ready; spread on hot cake and place under broiler for a few minutes to brown. Watch carefully. Frosting: Mix frosting ingredients together and blend well. This cake was a second place winner at the Del Mar fair. Jo Anne Merrill
