1 c. oatmeal
1 1/4 c. boiling water
1 stick butter
1 c. sugar
1 c. light brown sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon

Pour water over oatmeal and butter; let stand 20 minutes. Add remaining ingredients to oatmeal mixture; mix by hand. Pour into greased and floured 9"x13" pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine 1 stick butter, 1 can coconut, 1/4 cup evaporated milk, 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1 cup chopped nuts. Melt ingredients over low heat, spread over hot cake. Place under broiler until lightly browned and bubbly.