1 1/4 c. boiling water
1 c. oatmeal
1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg

Pour water over oats; cover and let stand 20 minutes. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add rest of ingredients. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes.

FROSTING:

1/4 c. melted butter
1/2 c. brown sugar
3 tbsp. milk
3/4 c. coconut

Mix.