Oatmeal Chocolate Cake Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1 cup old-fashioned oats
• 1-1/2 cups boiling water
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup baking cocoa
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• TOPPING:
• 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
• 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 6 tablespoons half-and-half cream
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract