Topping:

1 can flaked coconut
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 stick butter
1/2 c. cream or evaporated milk

Mix together, let come to a boil. Spread on cake and place under broiler for 10 minutes or until brown and bubbly.

Cake:

1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/3 c. self rising flour
1 tsp. vanilla

Combine oatmeal and boiling water and let stand 20 minutes - no longer. Cream butter with both sugars. Mix with oatmeal mixture. Add eggs, one at a time. Beat well after each addition. Stir the soda, salt, cinnamon and flour together. Add to oatmeal mixture. Add vanilla.

Bake at 350°F for 40 minutes in 9 x 13 greased and floured pan.