1 1/2 c. boiling water
1 c. regular oatmeal

Mix and let stand for 20 minutes.

1/2 c. butter
1 c. white sugar
1 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/2 c. whole wheat flour
2 eggs
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg

Combine butter, sugars, vanilla and eggs. Add mixed oatmeal, and blend again. Sift dry ingredients together and blend into oatmeal mixture. Pour into 9-inch square cake pan. Preheat oven. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes.

ICING:

1/4 c. melted butter
1/2 c. brown sugar
3 tbsp. cream or evaporated milk
1/2 c. nuts
1 c. grated coconut

Combine ingredients and spread on cake. Boil until bubbly, don't burn.