Oatmeal Cake with Coconut Pecan Frosting

This old-fashioned Oatmeal Cake with Coconut Pecan Frosting is packed with flavor and is so moist and delicious. This cake is perfect for brunch or dessert.

Oatmeal Cake with Coconut Pecan Frosting

This cake is just like my Grandmother's Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cake with Broiled Topping that she always made at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Everyone loved it and there was never any leftover for second helpings.

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Oatmeal Cake Ingredients

To make this delicious Oatmeal Cake you will need quick cooking oats, water, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, flour, salt, baking soda, one egg and unsalted butter.

Coconut Pecan Frosting Ingredients

To make the Coconut Pecan Frosting you will need unsalted butter, light brown sugar, sweetened shredded coconut, chopped pecans, milk and vanilla extract.

How To Make Oatmeal Cake with Coconut Pecan Frosting

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare an 8x8 pan with baking spray.

Start by boiling the water. In a medium sized bowl, combine the oats and water together. Cover with wrap or foil and set aside.

In a large bowl, combine the sugar, brown sugar, flour, salt, baking soda, egg and butter. Then stir in the oatmeal.

Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.

Prepare the frosting:

Whisk the melted butter in a medium sized bowl and then mix in the remaining ingredients.

When the cake is done baking, carefully spread the frosting over the top. Put back into the oven under a broiler for 1-2 minutes, until the coconut is toasted.

Cool completely if you want clean slices but you can serve warm if you can’t wait. It's hard to resist!

Variations and Substitutions for Oatmeal Cake

• You can add raisins.
• You can omit the coconut if you don't like it or don't have it on hand to make the recipe.
• If you prefer you can leave out the nuts.
• You can add walnuts plus the pecans.
• You can add dark chocolate chips.