1 c. oatmeal
1/2 c. soft butter
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. raisins; optional
1 1/4 c. boiling water
1 c. 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. Beat butter until creamy and add sugars. Beat until fluffy. Blend in vanilla and eggs. Add oatmeal mixture. Mix well. Sift dry ingredients and add to cream mixture. Mix well. Pour into well greased 9 x 13 inch cake pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes.

FROSTING:

1/4 c. melted butter
3 tbsp. half and half
3/4 c. shredded or flaked coconut
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/3 c. chopped nuts

Mix all ingredients; spread evenly over cooled cake. Broil cake with frosting until frosting becomes bubbly.