CAKE:
1 cup uncooked oatmeal (not quick cook)
1/2 cup butter
1 1/4 cup boiling water
2 eggs, well beaten
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cloves

FROSTING;
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup melted butter
3 tablespoons milk
3/4 cup shredded coconut
1/3 cup chopped nuts

METHOD:
Combine oats, butter and boiling water. Set aside for 20 minutes. Beat
together the eggs, sugars and vanilla. Sift dry ingredients and add, along
with the oats, to the sugar mixture. Beat well. Pour into a greased 13 x 9
inch baking pan. Bake at 350F for 30 to 35 minutes, or until an inserted
tooth-pick comes out clean. Cool for a few minutes. Then combine frosting
ingredients, spread on cake and place under the broiler for one minute or
until frosting begins to bubble.

I like this cake. It's good for picnics, it keeps well and it's easy.

Janet