1 c. quick oats
1 1/2 c. boiling water
1 tsp. baking soda
2 eggs
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. white sugar
1 c. brown sugar
1 1/3 c. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix oats, boiling water and soda; let stand for 20 minutes. Cream together shortening and sugars. Add eggs and beat well. Add oats mixture. Add dry ingredients and mix well.

Bake in greased 13 x 9-inch pans.

Bake at 300°F for 30 to 40 minutes. Cool and frost with following frosting.

Frosting:

1 1/4 c. powdered sugar
1 c. brown sugar
1 stick butter
1 c. coconut

Mix all ingredients and thin with cream. Spread on cake. Place under broiler for 5 minutes.