1 7/8 c. boiling water
1 1/2 c. quick oatmeal
3/4 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
1 1/2 c. white sugar
3 eggs, slightly beaten
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
2 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda

Pour boiling water on oatmeal and let stand 20 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients. Grease and flour in a rectangular pan and pour in mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until done.

FROSTING:

1 c. brown sugar
6 tbsp. butter
1 1/2 c. coconut
1 c. chopped nuts
1 tsp. vanilla
Milk to moisten

Mix ingredients and spread on cake. Slip cake under broiler and broil until mixture begins to bake and brown slightly. Let cool and eat.