1 1/2 c. hot water
1 c. oatmeal
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. sugar
2 sticks butter
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt

Pour hot water over the oatmeal and let stand. Mix the next four ingredients, set aside. Sift flour, soda, cinnamon, and salt. Combine all ingredients, including oatmeal, and beat well. Pour into a greased 13 x 9 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees until toothpick comes out clean.

TOPPING FOR RICH CAKE:

1 1/2 sticks butter
2 tbsp. evaporated milk
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
1 can coconut
1/2 c. oatmeal
1/2 c. nuts

Boil the butter, milk and sugar one minute. Add the last three ingredients, pour over the baked cake and brown in oven for 15 minutes.