Oatmeal Cake

This recipe is my Grandma Shirley's. I believe a part of her lives on in my sheer enjoyment for and delight in cooking and baking. This cake brings back so many memories of her. I hope you enjoy it. =)

Cake:

1 1/2 c. boiling water

1 c. quick oats

1/2 c. butter

1 c. brown sugar

1 c. white sugar

2 eggs

1 1/3 c. flour

1 t. baking soda

1 t. cinnamon

1/4 t. salt

Topping:

6 T. butter

1/2 c. white sugar

1 c. chopped pecans

1/4 c. evaporated milk

Pour boiling water over oats and butter. Let stand until butter is melted. Mix in both sugars and eggs. Mix in dry ingredients until incorporated. Pour into greased 9x13” cake pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.

Last five minutes of baking, prepare topping. Combine all ingredients in a medium sauce pan. Bring to a boil. Pour over hot cake. Broil cake and topping until it’s bubbly and crunchy (2-3 minutes; watch closely!).