Applesauce Oatmeal Cake with Broiled Coconut Topping

This recipe comes from Betty Crocker.  It's delicious and simple to make.  Plus it has applesauce and oatmeal in it. A little added health bonus!  The only thing I would change is maybe a little less sugar next time I make it.  The topping is pretty sweet so I'd think I'd cut back maybe 1/4 cup of sugar.

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Cake

1 1/4
cups applesauce
1
cup old-fashioned oats
1/2
cup butter or margarine, softened
1
cup granulated sugar (I'd use 3/4 cup)
1
teaspoon vanilla
2
eggs
1 1/2
cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
1
teaspoon baking soda
1/2
teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2
teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4
teaspoon salt
Topping
3/4
cup flaked coconut
1/2
cup packed brown sugar
1/3
cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1/4
cup butter or margarine, melted
3
tablespoons milk



  • In 1-quart saucepan, heat applesauce to boiling over medium-high heat. Stir in oats. Let stand 20 minutes.
  • 2Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of 9-inch square pan with shortening. In large bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter and granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla and eggs until fluffy. Beat in applesauce mixture just until mixed. Stir in flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt, scraping bowl once, just until blended. Pour into pan.
  • 3Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • 4Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix all topping ingredients until well blended. Spread topping over hot cake. Broil cake with top 6 inches from heat 1 to 2 minutes or until top is golden and bubbly. Cool 30 minutes. Serve warm

Comments

Leslie said…
Yummy Cake!
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Pam said…
Love the cake... especially with that yummy topping.
Blond Duck said…
You know, Betty Crocker has awesome recipes. I love the apple pie one!
Joanne said…
the applesauce and oatmeal totally make this breakfast food! Yum.
Becky said…
Debbie,

This cake looks so good, and easy, with the broiled topping. Have to try.
teresa said…
DELICIOUS! i love that coconut topping!
Mary Bergfeld said…
What a great treat! My family would love this.I hope you are having a great day. Blessings...Mary
Anonymous said…
What a delicious cake!! I LOVE the broiled coconut topping :)
Mary x
Reeni said…
What a great cake - love that broiled topping! Makes it extra special.