1 c. oatmeal
1 1/4 c boiling water
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
1 1/3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. butter or shortening
1 c. raisins

TOPPING:

1 c. chopped nuts
6 tbsp. butter
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. cream or canned milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. coconut

Pour water over oatmeal. Let stand while you mix rest of cake. Add oatmeal mixture. Mix well and pour into a greased and floured (9 x 13) pan. Mix topping on low heat until batter is melted. Spoon over top of unbaked cake. Bake 40 to 45 minutes at 350 degrees.