1 1/4 c. boiling water
1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. oatmeal (quick or regular)
1 c. white sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. nutmeg

Pour boiling water over oatmeal; cover and let stand 20 minutes. Add this mixture to other ingredients. Bake at 350 degrees.

FROSTING:

1/4 c. butter
1/2 c. brown sugar
3 tbsp. half & half
3/4 c. shredded coconut
1/3 c. nuts

Mix all together and spread on hot cake. Bake about 10 minutes or broil for 2-3 minutes.