2 1/2 c. boiling water
2 c. quick or old-fashioned uncooked oats

Pour water over oats and let stand for 20 minutes.

1 c. butter
2 c. sugar
2 c. firmly packed brown sugar

2 tsp. vanilla
4 eggs

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

Pour into well greased and floured 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan plus one 8-inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes. Less time for 8-inch pan.

FROSTING:

1/2 c. butter, melted
1 c. brown sugar
6 tbsp. milk
2/3 c. nuts, chopped
1 1/2 c. coconut

Spread on cake. Put under broiler until bubbly and lightly browned.