1 1/2 c. boiling water
1 c. oats (regular rolled oatmeal cereal, not instant)
1/2 c. butter (1 stick)
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 1/3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt

TOPPING:

6 tbsp. melted butter
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. evaporated milk
1 c. chopped pecans

Pour boiling water over oats. Add butter and let stand until butter is melted. Stir in sugar, eggs, and dry ingredients. Turn into well greased cake pan about 9 x 13 inches and bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes. While cake is still warm, spread topping and place under broiler until it bubbles.