1 1/4 c. hot water
1 c. quick cooking oats
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt

Pour hot water over oats, set aside. Mix next 7 ingredients. Add oat mixture, flour, soda and salt.

Bake at 350°F for 30 to 35 minutes. Frost.

Frosting for Oatmeal Cake:

1 c. coconut
1/4 c. melted butter
2/3 c. brown sugar
1 tbsp. vanilla
1/4 c. cream

Mix all and put on hot cake. Return to oven and brown until bubbly.