Oat Cake With Coconut Topping Low Fat Recipes

COCONUT-TOPPED OATMEAL CAKE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, pour boiling water over oats; let stand for 5 minutes. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with the oat mixture, beating well after each addition. , Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring the brown sugar, butter and milk to a boil over medium heat. Remove from the heat; stir in the coconut, nuts and vanilla. Pour over warm cake. Cool completely.

OAT CAKE WITH COCONUT TOPPING (LOW FAT)

Steps:

• Coat an 8-inch round or square cake pan with cooking spray; dust with 2 teaspoons flour, and set aside.
• Preheat oven to 350-degrees.
• Bring milk to a simmer in a small saucepan.
• Stir in 1/4 cup oatmeal. Bring to a boil, and remove from heat.
• Spoon mixture into a small bowl; let cool.
• Combine 3/4 cup flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl; set aside.
• Combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons margarine in a large bowl; beat at medium speed of a mixer until blended.
• Add applesuace, vanilla, and egg; beat until blended.
• Add flour mixture and oatmeal mixture; beat until well blended.
• Pour batter into prepared pan.
• Bake 25 minutes or until wooden pick inserted into center comes out clean. Remove from oven; set aside on a wire rack.
• Combine the brown sugar, evaporated milk, and 1 tablespoon margarine in a small saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat, and cook 30 seconds.
• Stir in 1/4 cup oatmeal, walnuts, and coconut; cook 30 seconds.
• Spread over cake; broil 2 minutes or until lightly browned.
• Let cool on wire rack.