To prepare a spotted dog desserts recipe, first you need to prepare the ingredients for the recipe. First, you will need the following ingredients: 14 cup (60 ml) granulated sugar 1 tablespoon (2.5 g) cocoa powder 1 teaspoon (0.02 tsp) vanilla extract 1 pound (450 grams) of rolled oats 2 tablespoons (120 gram) dried cranberries (optional) 2 cups (240 milliliters) warm water 2 teaspoons kosher salt Instructions: Preheat the oven to 375 ?F (190?C) and grease and flour two 9x9x2-inch baking pans with non-stick cooking spray. In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add the egg and vanilla and beat on medium-high speed until the mixture reaches stiff peaks. Add the flour mixture and mix until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes or until browned. Let the cake cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring it to an airtight container to cool completely.