1 1/4 c. boiling water
1 c. oatmeal
1/2 c. butter, softened
1 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs

Pour boiling water over oats. Cover, let stand 20 minutes. Beat butter until creamy, gradually add sugars, beat until fluffy. Blend in vanilla and eggs. Stir in oats. Sift dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture. Mix well. Pour into well greased and floured 9 inch square pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 55 minutes. Do not remove from pan.

FROSTING:

1/4 c. butter, melted
1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
3 tbsp. half & half
1/2 c. chopped nuts
3/4 c. coconut

Combine all ingredients, spread on cake. Broil until bubbly. Serve warm or cold.