On Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:42:10 -0600, Damsel in dis Dress
> wrote:

>A long-time family favorite. This cake is dense and moist and
>delicious. If you forget the eggs, you get a nice, brownie-like
>result. Crash found that out one day, and his recipe for Accidental
>Brownies was born. The recipe is in the RFC cookbook.
>
>
> * Exported from MasterCook *
>
> Chocolate Oatmeal Cake
>
>Recipe By :Carol Peterson
>Serving Size : 18 Preparation Time :0:00
>Categories : Cakes Family Recipes
>
> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
>-------- ------------ --------------------------------
> 1 1/2 cups boiling water
> 1 cup rolled oats -- quick cooking
> 1 cup butter -- or shortening
> 2 cups sugar
> 2 large eggs
> 1 teaspoon vanilla
> 1 cup flour
> 1/2 teaspoon salt
> 1 teaspoon baking soda
> 1/2 cup cocoa
> ----Coconut Glaze----
> 2 tablespoons butter
> 2 cups milk
> 2 cups coconut flakes
> 1 cup powdered sugar
>
>CAKE:
>1. Pour water over oatmeal and let stand.
>2. Mix butter or shortening, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Combine with
>oatmeal.
>3. Add flour, salt, soda, and cocoa. Blend well.
>4. Bake at 350F for 35 minutes in a greased and floured 9"x13" pan.
>Cool.
>5. Frost with Coconut Glaze.
>
>COCONUT GLAZE:
>1. Mix ingredients in saucepan.
>2. Boil until thickened, about 5 minutes.
>3. Pour on cooled cake.
>
>Source:
> "Sharon Marthaler"

This cake sounds yummy Damsel!