Oatmeal Cake

1 ¼ cup boiling water - pour over - 1 cup Oats              

Let stand 20 minutes

MIX:    ½ cup butter softened to room temperature

            1 cup brown sugar

            1 cup white sugar

            ¼ tsp. nutmeg

            1 tsp. cinnamon

            2 eggs

ADD:              Oatmeal mixture 

1½ cup flour 

1 tsp. soda

1 tsp. Vanilla

Pour cake mixture into a 9X13 cake pan

BAKE:  350   for 30-35 minutes

TOPPING: Mix Together

            6 Tbsp. softened Butter

            ½ cup brown sugar

1 tsp. Vanilla

Small amount of Cream

½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)

½ cup shredded coconut

Spread mixture on cake while warm and put under broiler till it bubbles.

Cake can be served warm or at room temperature.