1 1/4 c. boiling water
1 c. oatmeal

Mix together and set aside for 20 minutes. 1 c. sugar 1 c. brown sugar 2 eggs 1 1/2 c. flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 3/4 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. nutmeg

Cream together butter, sugars and vanilla. Add eggs; mix well. Stir in dry ingredients; add oats. Pour into greased and floured 13x9 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched.

This is a very moist cake - a great snack cake. Raisins and/or nuts may be added and is great with cream cheese frosting.