Oatmeal Cake

1 1/4C. boiling water
1 c. quick oatmeal
1 c. oleo
1 c. sugar
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs

1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon

Pour water over oats and oleo and let stand for 20 minutes. Stir in sugar and egss. Then add flour and spices. Bake at 350 degrees until done.

Topping
(note: this amount of topping has descent coverage on the cake but it is better doubled)

6 T. oleo
1/4 c. milk
1/2 c sugar
1/2 c coconut
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped nuts

Cream oleo, milk, sugar. Add coconut, vanilla and nuts. Spread over cake and place under broiler to brown coconut (Be really careful with this step as not to burn, in fact I stand by the oven).