1 c. rolled oats (Mother's Oats)
1 1/2 c. boiling water
1/2 c. butter
1 c. granulated sugar
1 c. light brown sugar
2 eggs, unbeaten
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla

Pour boiling water over oats, stir, and let stand. Mix together: butter, sugar, light brown sugar, and eggs. Whip up oats, and add to second mixture. Sift together: flour, cinnamon, and baking soda. Add to above mixture. To beaten mixture add 1 teaspoon vanilla. Pour in cake pan(s). Either use 13 x 9 inch pan or 2 (9 inch) pans. Bake in 325 degree oven for at least 45 minutes or until tested done.

TOPPING FOR CAKE:

1/3 c. milk
1/4 lb. butter
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. nuts, chopped
1 c. coconut

Spread this mixture on cake after removing from oven. Place under broiler. Remove when topping is browned, be careful not to burn. Takes about 5 to 8 minutes in 400 degree broiler.