1 c. oatmeal
1 1/2 c. boiling water
1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 2/3 c. sifted flour

Mix oatmeal in water, let stand 20 minutes. Cream butter, sugar, brown sugar and eggs. Add cinnamon, salt, soda and flour to mixture. Add oatmeal. Bake in greased 9 x 13 inch pan at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.

TOPPING:

6 tbsp. butter
4 tbsp. milk
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Cook topping until it bubbles and pour over warm cake.