Pour 1 1/4 cups boiling water over 1 cup rolled oats. Let stand 20 minutes.

Beat well: 1 c. sugar 1 c. brown sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla

Add to beaten mixture:

Which has been sifted again, with: 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. salt

Add oats last. Mix well and pour into well buttered pan 9x12 inch. Bake 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes.

Remove cake from oven and while still hot, cover with icing.

ICING FOR HOT CAKE:

Beat together: 1/2 c. evaporated milk or cream 5 tsp. melted butter 1 c. coconut or 1/2 c. coconut and 1/2 c. nuts

Spread on cake. Bake under broiler until icing bubbles. Makes a very moist, delicious cake.