Oatmeal Cake

Ingredients:

• 1-1/4 cup boiling water
• 1 cup quick oats
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1-1/3 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Directions:

1. Pour boiling water over quick oats and set aside
2. Cream together all other ingredients.
3. Then add oatmeal, mix well.  Pour into a greased 9x13 baking pan.
4. Bake at 350* for 35-45 minutes.
5. Topping: in a saucepan mix together 2 tablespoons butter, 4 tablespoons brown sugar, 1/3 cup coconut, and a little milk.  Cook until butter is melted.  Pour over top of baked cake.