Rolled Oats Cake Recipe

1 Cup Oats
1 1/4 Cups Boiling Water
1/2 Cup Shortening
1 Cup Granulated Sugar
1 Cup Brown Sugar
2 Eggs
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 1/2 Cups All-purpose Flour
1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 Teaspoon Baking Powder
1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
1/2 Teaspoon Nutmeg

topping (use On Warm Cake):
5 Tablespoons Margarine
1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
1/2 Cup Milk
1/2 Cup Coconut
1/2 Cup Chopped Nuts

mix Oats And Boiling Water; Let Stand 20 Minutes.

cream Together Shortening, Sugar, Eggs, Vanilla And Add Cooled Oats With Dry Ingredients. Bake At 350 Degrees For 35 Minutes.

topping: Boil Margarine, Brown Sugar And Milk For 7 Minutes. Remove From Heat, And Stir In Coconut And Nuts.