For Barbara in Wentzville, MO:

Oatmeal Cake

1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 stick butter
1-1/4 cups boiling water
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp grated nutmeg
2 eggs

Combine oats, butter and boiling water; set aside. Sift together all dry ingredients. Add eggs and oat mixture. Pour batter into a greased 8" square pan. Bake at 350 degrees 30 minutes. Have topping ready when cake is done.

Topping: Put in skillet and boil until melted but not too thick:

2 tbsp butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 cup milk
1 cup chopped nuts
1 cup coconut

Spread on warm cake and return to oven for about 5 minutes to brown.
grannym IL

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