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    February 27, 2026

    This vintage Oatmeal Cake is like a hug from your grandma. It has all those warm spices you love and the very best part is this amazing frosting. It is a true labor of love that you can taste in each bite. Vintage Oatmeal Cake is a true classic in every sense of the word. This is one of those desserts that you can tell is homemade, just by looking at it. No way can you get this kind of goodness out of a box. You can tell it’s made with love. You will love everything about vintage cake.

    Vintage Oatmeal Cake with Coconut Frosting Recipe
    Vintage Oatmeal Cake with Coconut Frosting Recipe
    Vintage Oatmeal Cake with Coconut Frosting Recipe
    Vintage Oatmeal Cake with Coconut Frosting Recipe
    Vintage Oatmeal Cake with Coconut Frosting Recipe
    Vintage Oatmeal Cake with Coconut Frosting Recipe
    Vintage Oatmeal Cake with Coconut Frosting Recipe
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    Vintage Oatmeal Cake with Coconut Frosting Recipe

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    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add oats to a large bowl, pour water over oats and let sit until cooled.
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    In a separate bowl, cream brown and white sugar with eggs and oil. Sift together remaining ingredients and add to sugar mixture. Fold in oatmeal mixture.
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    Pour batter into greased 13×9 baking dish. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean.

    Frosting

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    When there is 10 minutes remaining, begin making frosting. In a large sauce pan, combine margarine, brown sugar and evaporated milk.
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    Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 5-6 minutes. Once thick, remove from heat and add vanilla, coconut and walnuts.
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    Spread frosting over hot cake. Allow to completely before serving.

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    Hi! I’m Christina… welcome to my kitchen! It’s so nice to meet you! I share tried and true recipes that anyone can make. I believe, if you can read, you can cook.

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