Lincoln's Country Store Recipes
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					Oatmeal Spice Cake w/ Coconut topping
					
					
					
					
					Moist and hearty with a crunchy broiled-on topping
					
					
					
					
					
					
			
				
				 
				
				
				
					
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											| 1 1/2 | cups | all-purpose flour* | 
									
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											| 1 | cup | quick-cooking oats | 
									
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											| 1 | cup | brown sugar (packed) | 
									
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											| 1/2 | cup | granulated sugar | 
									
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											| 1 1/2 | teaspoons | soda | 
									
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											| 1 | teaspoon | cinnamon | 
									
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											| 1/2 | teaspoon | salt | 
									
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											| 1/2 | teaspoon | nutmeg | 
									
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											| 1/2 | cup | shortening | 
									
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											| 1 | cup | water | 
									
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											| 2 |  | eggs (1/2 to 2/3 cup) | 
									
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											| 2 | tablespoons | dark molasses | 
									
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											|  |  | Coconut Topping: | 
									
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											| 1/4 | cup | butter, melted | 
									
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											| 2/3 | cup | brown sugar (packed) | 
									
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											| 1/2 | cup | flaked coconut | 
									
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											| 1/2 | cup | chopped pecans | 
									
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											| 3 | tablespoons | light cream | 
									
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						Directions:
						Heat oven to 350 F.  Grease and flour baking pan, 13x9x2 inches.  Measure all ingredients except topping into large mixer bowl.  Blend 1/2 minute on low speed, scraping bowl constantly.  Beat 3 minutes high speed, scraping bowl occasionally.  Pour into pan.    Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until wooden pick inserted incenter comes out clean.  Cool slightly.  Spread topping over cake  Set oven control at broil and/or 550 F.  Place cake 3 inches from heat.  Broil2 to 3 minutes or until topping is golden brown.    For Coconut topping, Mix all ingredients thoroughly.   
					 
				
				
				
					
						
						*If using self-rising flour, omit soda and salt.    Source:  Betty Crocker Cookbook 
					 
				
					
						Please note that some ingredients and brands may not be available in every store.
					 
				
				
				
				
				
				
					 
				
			 
		 
		
	 
 
	Lincoln's Country Store Recipes
	https://www.lincolnscountrystore.net/Recipes/Detail/1587/Oatmeal_Spice_Cake_w-%21_Coconut_topping