1 1/4 c Boiling Dr Pepper
1 c Quick-cooking oats
1/2 c Shortening
1/2 c Granulated sugar
1 c Brown sugar
2 Eggs
1 1/3 c Flour
1/2 ts Salt
1 ts Baking soda
1/2 ts Nutmeg
Pour Dr Pepper over oats, stir and let stand 15 to 20 minutes. Meanwhile,
cream shortening, add sugars gradually and cream well. Add eggs, beating
until mixture is fluffy. Sift flour with salt, soda and nutmeg. Add flour
mixture to creamed mixture, mixing well. Add oatmeal mixture and mix
thoroughly. Pour into 9 x 9 x 2-inch pan, greased and floured. Bake at 375?
for 40 to 45 minutes or until cake tests done. Remove from oven. Spread
topping over hot cake and place under broiler. Broil until bubbly and
lightly brown. Serve warm.
Yield: 12 to 16 servings
TOPPING: Mix 1/3 cup melted butter with 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup light
cream and 1 cup finely grated coconut.
Yields
1 Servings