1 c. oatmeal
2 eggs
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. vegetable oil
1 1/2 c. flour
1 1/4 c. boiling water
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon

Combine oatmeal and boiling water, set aside. Beat together eggs, sugars, and oil until blended. Add sifted flour, soda, salt and cinnamon. Add oatmeal mixture. Pour into greased 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.

TOPPING:

Mix together 1 cup coconut, 1 cup brown sugar, 6 tablespoons melted butter, 1/2 cup chopped pecans and 1/4 cup evaporated milk, until moist. Spread over cooled cake and broil until topping is light brown and crunchy, about 2 minutes. Serves 20.