FIRST LAYER:

1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 c. oatmeal
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. melted butter

Mix and press in pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.

SECOND LAYER:

1/2 c. shortening
4 rounded tbsp. cocoa
4 eggs
1/2 c. chopped nut meats
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. flour
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt

Mix and cover first layer. Bake at 375 degrees for 18-20 minutes.

THIRD LAYER:

4 tbsp. cocoa
4 tbsp. butter
4 tbsp. hot coffee

Add vanilla and powdered sugar until easy to spread.