Pour 1 1/4 cup boiling water over 1 cup uncooked oatmeal. Let stand, covered, for 20 minutes.
Cream 1/2 cup soft margarine
Add:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
Beat until fluffy.
Add:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 eggs
Add oats mixture, mix well.
Sift and add:
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Bake in 9X13 greased pan at 350 degrees for 45-55 minutes.
Top with Oatmeal Cake Topping
Oatmeal Cake Topping
- 1/2 cup melted margarine
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- 1 1/2 cups coconut
Mix together and spread over warm cake.
Broil 2 minutes to bubble. Watch carefully.