Oatmeal Cake (Whites)

Mary and Jane love this one!

1 1/2 c. boiling water
1 c. quick oatmeal
Combine these and let stand for 10 minutes.

Cream rogether:
1 c.2 brown sugar, well packed
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter
2 eggs

Stir otgether in a separate bowl:
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt

Mix oatmeal and dry ingredients with creamed mixture, pour into bowl alternating oatmeal and creamed mixture, mix between each addition. Pour into geased and floured 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.

Frosting:
1/2 c. melted butter
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. evaporated milk or cream
1 c. chopped pecans
1 c. coconut

Melt butter, add brown sugar and evaporated milk until sugar is dissolved and smooth. Add vanilla, nuts and coconut. After cake is done baking frost the hot cake. Put back in the oven under broiler until nuts and coconut are slightly brown

Submitted by: Jane