Oatmeal Cake

OATMEAL CAKE

• 1 cup oats
• 1 1/4 c. water
• 1 1/2 c. flour
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  
• 1 tsp. soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 stick butter
• 1 c. white sugar
• 1 c. brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp. vanilla
  

1. Bring water to boil and pour over oats. Let stand 20 minutes.
2. Sift together flour, cinnamon, soda and salt.
3. Beat butter and sugars until well mixed.
4. Add eggs and vanilla.
5. Add sifted dry ingredients and oats. Mix in oats.
6. Pour in greased and floured 9 x 13 pan.
7. Bake 35-40 minutes in 350 degree oven.

TOPPING:

• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 c. evaporated milk
  
• 1/2 c. brown sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
  
• 1 cup coconut
• 1/2 pecans

1. Mix all ingredients well.
2. Spread on top of hot oatmeal cake.
3. Place cake under broiler until brown.