Description:

A very moist cake and keeps well

Source:

Darlene Schlegel

Serves/Makes:20 nice sized servings

Ingredients

• 1-3/4 c boiling water
• 1 c oatmeal, quick or old-fashioned
• 1 c lightly packed brown sugar
• 1 c granulated sugar
• 1 stick margarine
• 2 large eggs, slightly beaten
• 1-3/4 c flour
• 1 tsp (5 ml) baking soda
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt
• 4 Tbsp (60 ml) cocoa
• 1 pkg (12 oz (336 grm).) chocolate chips
• 3/4 c chopped nuts

Preparation

• Pour boiling water over oatmeal.
• Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes.
• Add sugars and margarine.
• Stir until margarine melts.
• Add eggs, flour, baking soda, salt and cocoa.
• Add to sugar mixture and mix well.
• Add about half of the chocolate chips.
• Pour batter into greased/floured 9x13 inch pan.
• Sprinkle nuts, remainder of chocolate chips and 1/4 cup (60 ml) sugar on top.
• Bake at 350 degrees (175 C.) for 40 minutes or until done.

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