1/2 c. butter
1 c. rolled oats
1 1/3 c. boiling water
2 eggs, well beaten
1 c. white sugar
1 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon

Combine butter, oats and water. Let stand 20 minutes. Combine eggs, sugars, vanilla and stir into oat mixture. Mix dry ingredients and stir into oat-sugar mixture. Pour into greased 9 x 13 inch pan and bake for 40-50 minutes at 350 degrees. While still hot, spread topping over cake and broil 2-3 minutes until bubbling. Cool. Cut into squares.

TOPPING:

1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. evaporated milk
2 tbsp. butter
1/2 c. nuts, chopped
1/2 c. coconut
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract