Our Favorite Oatmeal Cake

There are many variations of oatmeal cake out there, but this is our favorite. In fact, we think it’s the best oatmeal cake in the world.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup quick oats (250 ml)
1 1/2 cup boiling water (375 ml)
1/2 cup butter (125 ml)
1 cup brown sugar, packed (250 ml)
1 cup white sugar (250 ml)
1 tsp vanilla (5 ml)
2 eggs
1 1/2 cup flour (375 ml)
1 tsp baking powder (5 ml)
1 tsp baking soda (5 ml)
1 tsp cinnamon (5 ml)
1 tsp salt (5 ml)
6 Tbsp butter, melted (90 ml)
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed (125 ml)
1 tsp vanilla (5 ml)
1/4 cup milk (60 ml)
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut (250 ml)