Oh pshaw, on Fri 30 Jun 2006 07:39:24p, Damsel in dis Dress meant to say...

> I might make half of one of these tonight. I cleverly used my crappy
> 9x13" cake pan as a litter box for the kitten we got a month ago. Just
> the right size for her, didn't cost us anything, and it seemed like a
> good idea for preventing me from baking cakes and brownies. Good ol'
> 9-inch square is still alive and well, though.
>
> This is a very dense, moist, slightly chewy cake. It arrived in our
> family via one of my mom's co-workers. Good stuff, Maynard!
>
>
> * Exported from MasterCook *
>
> Chocolate Oatmeal Cake
>
> Recipe By :Carol Peterson
> Serving Size : 18 Preparation Time :0:00
> Categories :
>
> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
> 1 1/2 cup boiling water
> 1 cup rolled oats -- quick cooking
> 1 cup butter
> 2 cup sugar
> 2 large eggs
> 1 teaspoon vanilla
> 1 cup flour
> 1/2 teaspoon salt
> 1 teaspoon soda
> 1/2 cup cocoa
> ----Coconut Glaze----
> 2 tablespoons butter
> 2 cup milk
> 2 cups coconut flakes
> 1 cup powdered sugar
>
> CAKE:
> 1. Pour water over oatmeal and let stand.
> 2. Mix shortening, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Combine with oatmeal.
> 3. Add flour, salt, soda, and cocoa. Blend well.
> 4. Bake at 350F for 35 minutes in a greased and floured 9"x13" pan.
> Cool.
> 5. Frost with Coconut Glaze.
>
> COCONUT GLAZE:
> 1. Mix ingredients in saucepan.
> 2. Boil until thickened, about 5 minutes.
> 3. Pour on cooled cake.
>
> Source:
> "Sharon Marthaler"

Oh, Carol, this sounds delicious! A must try for me and, hopefully, soon.
I'm due for a little cheat from WW.

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Wayne Boatwright @¿@¬
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