1 3/4 c. boiling water
1 c. Quaker Oats (uncooked, quick or old-fashioned)
1 (6 oz.) pkg. (1 c.) semi-sweet chocolate pieces
1/3 c. butter
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt

For cake, pour boiling water over oats, stir and combine. Cover and let stand 20 minutes. Melt chocolate pieces in top of double boiler over hot (not boiling) water. Remove from heat; set aside. Beat butter until creamy; gradually add sugars, beating until fluffy. Blend in chocolate. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add oats to mixture; blend well. Sift together flour, soda and salt. Add to creamed mixture, blend well. Pour batter into well greased and floured 9" square baking pan. Bake in pre-heated 350 degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes.