1 1/4 c. boiling water
1 c. quick oats, uncooked
1/2 c. butter, softened
1 c. granulated sugar
1 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg

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. Add oats; mix well. Sift together flour, soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add to cream mixture; mix well. Pour batter into well greased and floured 9 inch square pan. Bake in preheated moderate oven (350 degrees) for 50 to 55 minutes. DO NOT REMOVE FROM PAN.

FROSTING:

1/4 c. butter, melted
1/2 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
3 tbsp. half & half
1/3 c. walnuts, chopped
3/4 c. coconut (shredded or flaked)

Combine all ingredients. Spread evenly over cake. BROIL until frosting is bubbly. Cake maybe served warm or cold.