1 1/2 c. Dr. Pepper
1 c. oatmeal
1/2 c. shortening or butter
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 c. brown sugar
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla

In a medium pan bring to a boil Dr. Pepper. Pour over oatmeal. Cream together shortening and sugar. Add and beat until mixture is fluffy, 2 well beaten eggs. Sift together and add to cream mixture, brown sugar, flour, salt, soda and cinnamon. Stir in Dr. Pepper mixture and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Pour into greased and floured 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan. Bake in 350 degree oven for 40 to 45 minutes. When cake is done remove from oven.

ICING:

5 tbsp. butter
9 tbsp. brown sugar
1 1/2 tbsp. milk
1 c. coconut

In small saucepan, heat until melted butter, brown sugar, milk, coconut. Spread over cake. Put in broiler until brown and bubbly.