MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06
 
      Title: German Oatmeal Cake
 Categories: Cakes
      Yield: 1 servings
 
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      1 c  Quick cook oatmeal
    1/2 c  Butter
      1    Bar; (4 oz) sweet German
           -chocolate, broken up
  1 1/4 c  Boiling water
  1 1/2 c  Flour
      1 c  Sugar
      1 ts Baking soda
    1/2 ts Salt
      1 c  Brown sugar
      3    Eggs

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    3/4 c  Brown sugar
    1/2 c  Nuts; chopped
    1/4 c  Cream; or evaporated milk
      6 tb Butter
 
  Cake:
  
  Combine oatmeal, butter, chocolate, and boiling water in a bowl. Mix
  and set aside for 20 minutes. Combine flour, sugar, baking soda,
  salt, brown sugar, and eggs in a mixing bowl. Add the oatmeal mixture
  and beat until well combined. Pour into a greased and floured 9x13"
  pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes.
  
  Carmel Nut Topping:
  
  Place ingredients in a saucepan. Place over medium heat--stirring
  constantly until mixture boils. Simmer for 2 or 3 minutes. Add nuts.
  Spread over WARM cake and place under broiler until topping bubbles.
  
  Recipe by Frances Bushnell
 
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