1 c. oatmeal
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 med. bananas, mashed
1 1/2 c. hot water
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 to 1 c. nuts
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla

Soak oats in hot water 20 minutes. Mix shortening, sugar and eggs. Add flour, soda, and spices, blend. Add bananas, vanilla and oils; mix well. Pour into greased and floured pan. Bake at 350 degrees until cake tests done. Cool and frost with cream cheese frosting.