1 1/2 c. boiling water
1 c. rolled quick oats
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt

Mix boiling water and oats; let stand until cool. Mix all ingredients together. Bake 40-45 minutes at 325 to 350 degrees or until tests done. Use 9x13 inch cake dish. Remove and spread on the following.

TOPPING:

6 tbsp. butter
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 c. coconut flakes
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1/4 c. cream or milk
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix. Cook a minute or so until sugar melts. Spread on hot cake and put under broiler until lightly browned.