Cake

1

cup

oats

1 1/4

cup

boiling water

1/2

cup

shortening

1

cup

sugar

1

cup

brown sugar

2

eggs

1 1/2

cup

flour

1

teaspoon

soda

1

teaspoon

cinnamon

1/2

teaspoon

nutmeg

1/2

teaspoon

salt

1/2

cup

chopped nuts

Broiled Coconut Icing

6

tablespoons

melted butter

2/3

cup

brown sugar

1/4

cup

evaporated milk

1

cup

shredded coconut

1/2

teaspoon

vanilla

1

cup

chopped pecans

Cake

1

Mix together oats and boiling water; let stand.

2

Sift together flour, soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

3

Cream shortening, sugar and brown sugar.

4

Beat eggs well; add to oat mixture.

5

Add oat mixture to sugar mixture.

6

Add flour to oat mixture; add nuts.

7

Pour into greased and floured pan.

8

Bake 40 minutes at 350°.

Broiled Coconut Icing

1

Mix all ingredients together and pour over warm cake.

2

Put under broiler and brown. It will brown fast so watch closely.