This is an old recipe, thus the name. I have collected recipes since I was 19. I used to own a bakery and this was a hit, so enjoy!
Cake Recipe
1 1|4 cup boiling water
1 cup oats
1|2 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2 eggs
1 1|2 cup flour
1 tsp soda
1|2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon, optional
Pour boiling water over the oats, let rest 20 minutes. Beat butter until creamy, add sugar, beat until fluffy. Blend in vanilla and eggs. Stir in oats. Sift together flour, soda, salt and spices. Blend into cream mixture. Put in a 9 inch square pan, or round cake pan, prepared with Pam and light dusting of flour.
350 degrees, 50 to 55 minutes. Cool.
Lazy Daisy Frosting
1|4 c butter
1|2 c brown sugar
3 T half and half
1|3 c nuts
Stir together in small saucepan til melted, add 3|4 c coconut. Spread evenly over cake.
This is an old fashioned recipe, comfort food.
What better time than now!