1 1/4 c. boiling water
1 c. instant oatmeal

Combine and set aside to cool somewhat.

1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 c. white sugar
1 cube butter

Mix sugars, eggs and butter. Sift:

1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon

Add oatmeal and mix well. Bake at 375 degrees for 35 minutes in 9 x 13 pan. Do not overbake. Test with toothpick after 25 minutes.

TOPPING:

1 cube butter
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. coconut
1 1/2 c. chopped nuts

Mix together and spread on warm cake. Brown under broiler watching carefully so coconut doesn't burn.