Hurricane Oatmeal Cake Recipes

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl, combine oats and water. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-2 minutes or until thickened, stirring once; set aside., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs until well blended. Beat in vanilla and oat mixture. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to oat mixture until combined., Pour into a greased 11x7-in. microwave-safe dish. Shield corners with small triangles of foil. Microwave, uncovered, at 50% power for 6 minutes. Cook on high for 6 minutes or until when center is touched, cake clings to finger while area underneath is almost dry. Place on a wire rack to cool., Combine topping ingredients in a microwave-safe dish; microwave, uncovered, on high for 4-5 minutes or until thicken and bubbly, stirring every 2 minutes. Spread over warm cake.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 x 13 pan.
• In a small bowl, pour boiling water over oats. Mix well, and cool.
• In a large bowl, combine butter or margarine, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup white sugar, eggs, flour, baking soda, spices, and salt. Add cooled oatmeal mixture, and stir to combine. Pour batter into pan.
• Bake for 35 minutes.
• While cake is baking, combine 1/2 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, coconut, melted butter or margarine, vanilla, and cream in a mixing bowl. Remove cake from oven, and turn on broiler. Drop mixture by small spoonfuls on top of cake. Spread evenly and carefully. Broil for 2 to 5 minutes, until topping is bubbling and lightly browned.

Steps:

• Combine oatmeal and boiling water; set aside. Beat together eggs, sugars, and oil until blended. Add sifted flour, soda, salt, and cinnamon; add oatmeal mixture. Pour into greased 9x13-inch baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes. Topping: Mix together topping ingredients until moist. Spread over cake; broil until topping is light brown and crunchy-about 2 minutes. Fun Fact: On July 4th, 1776, Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, and the United States of America was born. On that day, we declared independence from England and it was the beginning of a journey full of struggles and woes, defeats and accomplishments, enabling us to become the strong nation we are today.