Oatmeal Cake with Caramelized Coconut Topping | Perfect for a beautiful, sunny, Sunday morning.

For me, a timeless recipe is one that is a tried and true favorite, passed down through generations and brings back fond memories. This Oatmeal Cake with Caramelized Coconut Topping meets all those criteria and I’m pretty sure you will find it very comforting and for sure delicious. Even if oatmeal and/or coconut are not in your top 10, it’s likely you will find this cake irresistible. Seriously delicious. Best breakfast ever. Best coffee cake ever. Best afternoon treat ever. Best dessert ever. Pop this in the oven on Sunday morning, brew a pot of your favorite coffee, and allow yourself some time to savor the day.

Oatmeal Cake Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups boiling water
1/2 cup butter
1 1/4 cup quick cooking oatmeal
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 1/3 cups flour
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp vanilla

Coconut Topping Ingredients:
12 Tbls softened butter
1 cup sugar
2 cups shredded coconut
1/2 heavy cream
2 tsp vanilla