Lazy Daisy Oatmeal Cake



+If you are looking for an easy cake that is moist and delicious, this is it.

+ I especially enjoy a piece of this cake warmed up for just 20 seconds in the microwave with a cup of coffee. 

+Yum!



+You will need:

1 1/4 cup boiling water
1 cup quick cook oats 
1/2 cup margarine-softened 
1 cup granulated sugar 
1 cup light brown sugar 
1 teaspoon vanilla 
1/2 teaspoon salt 
2 eggs 
1 1/2 cup sifted all purpose flour 
1 teaspoon soda
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon 
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg


+Pour boiling water over oats in a bowl. 

+Cover and let stand for 20 minutes.



+Blend margarine until creamy.  Then, add sugars and blend together.  Then, add vanilla and eggs  and blend.  

+Stir in oats mixture.


+Sift together flour, salt, soda, and spices.  (Be sure to sift the flour before measuring or cake will be dry.)  

=Add to cream mixture.  Mix well.  

+Pour batter into greased 9x12 inch pan.  Bake at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes. Do not remove from pan.


+Mix topping together and spread on cake.  Put back in the over and bake until the topping is bubbly.

+topping
+1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3 Tablespoon half-half milk
1/3 cup chopped nuts
3/4 cup coconut


+ENJOY!





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