1 3/4 c. boiling water
1/2 c. butter
1 c. quick oatmeal

Pour the boiling water over oatmeal and butter. Let stand 10 minutes.

CAKE:

1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. granulated sugar
1 3/4 c. flour
1 tbsp. cocoa
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix well. Add 1/2 cup chocolate chips, 1/2 cup chopped nuts. Bake at 350 degrees about 35 minutes. When cake is cool, cover with 1 minute chocolate frosting.

FROSTING:

5 tbsp. butter
6 tbsp. milk
1 1/2 c. granulated sugar.

Combine all in saucepan. Boil for 1 minute. Remove from stove, add 1/4 cup chocolate chips. Beat until chips are melted. Spread on cooled cake.