Oatmeal Cake

Add 1 c quick oats to 1-1/3 c boiling water. Set aside.

Cream:
1/2 c shortening
1 c brown sugar
1 c white sugar
2 eggs

Mix together:
1-1/2 c flour
1/2 t salt
1 t soda
1 t cinnamon.

Mix the dry ingredients with the creamed shortening mixture. Stir in the oatmeal. Bake in greased 9-inch pans at 350°.

Frosting:
1 stick margarine
1 c brown sugar
2 T condensed milk

Boil 1 minute. Add 1/2 c nuts and 1/2 c coconut. Mix well, pour on hot cake, and brown under the broiler.