Patti's Baked Oatmeal

This is a recipe that Patti makes usually on a Sunday, for quick and healthy starts during the week.

2/3 cup applesauce
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
4 cups quick oats
1 tbsp baking powder
1 1/2 cups milk
*chopped nuts or ground cinnamon if desired

Mix together all ingredients then spread into a greased 9 x 9 inch dish. Bake at 350 degrees for about 35 minutes.
You may substitute peaches, fresh, frozen or dried blueberries.

Carrot Cake - Easter Dessert

Here's Patti's favorite best ever Carrot Cake Recipe. Handed down from mothers to daughters in Lancaster County.

Carrot Cake
1 cup oil
1 1/2 cup sugar
3 eggs
2 cups grated carrots
1 cup flour
1 cup coconut
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 can crushed pineapple ( do NOT drain)
Mix thoroughly. Pour into greased 13 x 9 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 mins.
Cool and top with cream cheese icing.

Cream Cheese Icing

1 - 8oz. package of cream cheese softened
1/2 cup butter softened
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar
Beat well.