Oatmeal Cake

Oatmeal Cake with Broiled Topping

• 1 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1-1/2 cups boiling water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Topping:

• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup fat-free half-and-half
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Directions

• In a small bowl, combine oats and water; let stand for 20 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the sugars, applesauce and eggs. Add oat mixture; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, baking soda and nutmeg; gradually add to batter and mix well.
• Pour into a 13" x 9" baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
• Combine frosting ingredients; spread over hot cake. Broil 6 inches from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until lightly browned and bubbly. Makes 15 servings.