german oat cake

Recipe by
Marjorie Milligan
Hollywood, AL

An old recipe from my recipe files from the 1960's.

yield 15 -20
prep time 20 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For german oat cake

  • 1-1/4 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup quick cooking oats
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 4-ounce bar german chocolate
  • 1-1/2 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon bskng soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • TOPPING
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup light cream
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

How To Make german oat cake

  • 1
    In a medium mixing bowl pour the boiling water over the oats. Add butter and chocolate. Let stand 20 minutes. Blend well.
  • 2
    In a large mixing bowl mix together flour, sugar, soda and salt. Stir in brown sugar.
  • 3
    Add eggs and oat mixture. Beat at low speed until just well blended.
  • 4
    Pour into a greased and floured 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan.
  • 5
    Bake at 350 degrees for 35 - 40 minutes.
  • 6
    For topping mix brown sugar, butter and cream in a small pot. Bring to a boil while stirring. Reduce heat and simmer 2 - 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  • 7
    Add pecans. Spread topping evenly over the hot cake.
  • 8
    Broil 4-5 inches from heat for 1 minute or until bubbly. Serve warm or cold.

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