Oatmeal Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting

STEP 1:
1 c. oatmeal
1 1/2 c. hot water

Pour on oatmeal, let set 5 minutes.

STEP 2:
1 c. white granulated sugar
1 c. brown sugar
1 stick butter
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream together.

STEP 3:
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking powder

STEP 4:

Add oatmeal to step 2, then add sifted ingredients. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. Use 9x13 pan.

PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING:

1 1/2 sticks butter
2 c. brown sugar
4 tbsp. water
2 tbsp. vanilla (you must use 2 tablespoons vanilla)

Bring to boil for 1 or 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 1/3 cups peanut butter until smooth. It will not be real thick but thickens on the cake as it cools. Put the hot frosting on the cake while the cake is still hot.