2 1/2 c. boiling water
2 c. quick oatmeal, uncooked

Combine in a large pan; set aside. 2 c. white sugar 2 c. brown sugar 2 tsp. vanilla 4 eggs 2 1/2 c. flour 2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. pumpkin pie seasoning or cinnamon

Combine butter, sugars, vanilla, and eggs in a large bowl. Add oats mixture. Add flour, baking soda, pumpkin pie seasoning or cinnamon. Mix well. Pour in greased pan. Bake at 350 degrees 50 to 55 minutes. Don't remove from pan.

FROSTING:

1/2 c. butter
1 c. brown sugar
6 tbsp. milk
1 c. chopped nuts or more
1 c. coconut

Combine and spread over cake. Put in oven or broil for 1 minute.