1 1/4 c. boiling water, poured over 1 c. oats
1 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1 egg
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. granulated sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 1/2 c. flour

Mix all ingredients together well. Pour batter into 9 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes.

FROSTING:

1/4 c. (1 stick) butter, melted
1/2 c. nuts
1/2 c. brown sugar
3 tbsp. milk
3/4 c. powdered sugar

Mix all ingredients together well, and ice cake.