Oatmeal Date Cake

Jan's birthday is in October, and she says the leaves are always peak for her birthday. This year was no different. The leaves were good. Humble as I am though, I think the cake I made for her was even better.

Oops. Slopped a bit on the sides as I slid it in the oven.

After it was done, I spooned on the icing. Coconut, butter, pecans, sugar to be broiled. How does one broil in a woodburning oven? A flame of course. I added some kindling to the coals. Now it's starting to get fun.

Not a bad broiler.

This is absolutely my favorite cake. Moist and delicious. I ate most of it. But just so you don't think I am selfish, it's Jan's favorite cake too...and I let her have a piece.

Oatmeal Date cake

from Doris Lund

• Pour 1 cup boiling water over:
• ½ cup(+) chopped dates
• 1 cup oatmeal.
• Let cool.

• Cream together the following:
• 1 cup brown sugar
• ½ cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup butter

• Add flour mixture:
• 1 cup flour (+)
• 1 tsp soda
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla

• Add oatmeal mixture
• Bake at 350 for approximately 30 minutes or until center is done. This is easiest in a 7x11 pan, but a square 9x9 works or a springform pan (adjust baking time).
• Mix the following, spread on warm cake and broil for 1-2 min until brown:
• ¼ cup butter
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• ½ cup pecans
• 1 cup coconut
• 3 Tbls milk

On my way back to the cabin with a warm cake in the bag! Even guys can cook (and eat!)