CAKE:

1 1/2 c. boiling water
1 c. oatmeal
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt

Pour water over oatmeal; let set 10 minutes. Mix everything else together, then add oatmeal mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 - 30 minutes.

TOPPING:

1 stick butter, melted
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. cream or milk
1 c. coconut
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. nuts (optional)

Mix ingredients together; spread over top of cake. Broil 3 - 5 minutes.