An Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cake

There is no changing my mind when it comes to good, old timey baked goods! I will say that I wish more of the recipes did not require 2-3 hours in the kitchen or an arsenal of ingredients. I know in these days, most working women when they do get home, they just want to spend time with family and relax, so a couple hours working on a dessert alone doesn’t happen that often.

Actually, when I hear old stories about “the good ol’ days”, the daily duties of a housewife here in this area were grueling and demanding. My mom tells of my granny Maudie Johnson, sewing underwear out of old flour sacks adding elastic in the legs for them, that mom said never really worked out! She put bowls on her sons’ heads and gave haircuts so they would be ready for first day of school, and clothes washed all day on an old ringer washer and hung on the line to dry. Times were hard but our people always survived. How many people do you know could take on that many responsibilities and still have a big supper on the table every evening?

When I found this recipe, I knew I was going to like it. After I tasted it. I determined I loved it. It reminds me of all those old stories of hardships and may remind you of some you have heard passed down through your family. I hope you enjoy and if you would like to share a recipe, email kdcole1120@gmail.com

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