INGREDIENTS
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For Cake:
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1 cup rolled oats
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3/4 cup boiling water
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1/2 cup milk
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1/2 plus 1/8 teaspoon salt
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8 tablespoons (4 ounces) unsalted butter, very soft
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1 3/4 cup (12 1/4 ounces) packed light brown sugar
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 large eggs
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1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
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1 1/4 cups (6 1/4 ounces) all purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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For Topping:
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6 tablespoons (3 ounces) unsalted butter, very soft
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3/4 cup (5 1/4 ounces) packed light brown sugar
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3 tablespoons milk
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2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
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1 cup walnuts (or pecans), chopped