1 c. oatmeal
1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1 c. brown sugar
Vanilla
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda & salt
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 1/2 c. boiling water

Pour boiling water over oatmeal, let stand 20 minutes. Cream butter, sugar and eggs. Beat until fluffy. Add oatmeal, mix well. Add flour, etc. Mix well, bake at 350 degrees 50 minutes in 9 x 13 inch pan (greased and floured).

FROSTING:

1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. brown sugar
3 tbsp. half & half
1/3 c. nuts
3/4 c. coconut

Combine and spread over warm cake. Broil under broiler until it bubbles.