Oatmeal cake and frosting

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      Title: Oatmeal Cake and Frosting
 Categories: Cakes Desserts Londontowne   
   Servings:  1
 
       1 c  Oatmeal                             2 ea Eggs 
   1 1/2 c  Boiling water                   1 1/2 t  Cinnamon 
     1/2 c  Shortening                          1 t  Soda 
   1 3/4 c  Brown sugar                       1/2 t  Salt 
       1 c  Sugar                           1 1/3 c  Flour 
       6 T  Butter                            1/3 c  Cream or evaporated milk 
       1 c  Coconut & nuts (optional)     
  
   Frosting:
   Mix 3/4 c brown sugar, butter, cream and coconut. Spread over cake after
   baking and broil until bubbling.
   
   Cake:
   Mix and set aside oatmeal and boiling water. Mix remaining ingredients and
   add to oatmeal. Bake in 9" X 13" pan at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes.
   
   Mrs James Olfson
  
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