Carmelita Oatmeal Cake

INGREDIENTS

2 1/4 cups

boiling water

1 1/2 cups

regular oats, (not quick cooking)

1 cup

white sugar

1 cup

brown sugar

3/4 cup

butter, (softened)

eggs

1 1/2 tsp

vanilla extract

2 cups

all-purpose flour, (or gluten free-all purpose flour (I use Cup 4 Cup gluten free flour))

1 1/2 tsp

baking soda

3/4 tsp

baking powder

1/2 tsp

salt

5 oz

unsweetened chocolate squares, (roughly chopped)

14 oz

can sweetened condensed milk

chocolate chips, (for garnish)

1/2

jar 12.5 ounce caramel ice cream topping

1 tsp

salt, (optional for salted caramel)