Serves: 5
Total Calories: 1,073

1 cup oatmeal
1 1/4 cups boiling water
2 eggs
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
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TOPPING:
1 cup coconut
1 cup brown sugar
6 tablespoons melted margarine
1/2 cup chopped pecan
1/4 cup evaporated milk

Combine oatmeal and boiling water; set aside. Beat together eggs, sugars, and oil until blended. Add sifted flour, soda, salt, and cinnamon; add oatmeal mixture.

Pour into greased 9x13-inch baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes.

Topping:
Mix together topping ingredients until moist. Spread over cake; broil until topping is light brown and crunchy—about 2 minutes.


Fun Fact: On July 4th, 1776, Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, and the United States of America was born. On that day, we declared independence from England and it was the beginning of a journey full of struggles and woes, defeats and accomplishments, enabling us to become the strong nation we are today.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 5
Total Calories: 1,073
Calories from Fat: 401

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