1 c. Quick Quaker oats
1 1/4 c. boiling water
1 c. white sugar
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. oil (Mazola or Crisco)
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla flavoring
1 1/3 c. plain flour
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda

Pour boiling water over the oats. Let stand while mixing the remaining ingredients. Now, add the oats and blend well. Cook in baking pan, 8 x 12 x 3-inch sides.

Bake at 300°F about 30 minutes.

Topping:

2/3 stick butter
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. or 1 small can milk
1/2 c. coconut
1/2 c. chopped pecans

Mix all together in boiler and cook about 5 minutes. Pour over cake while hot.