Rail Fence

Oatmeal Cake

1 cup uncooked rolled oats

1 1/4 cups boiling water

1/2 cup butter

1 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 eggs

1 1/2 cups flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

3/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

In a shallow bowl soak oats in boiling water for 20 minutes. While they’re soaking, cream butter and sugar together until light. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Sift together dry ingredients. Fold soaked oats into batter. Turn in a buttered 9x9" pan and bake at 350F for 40-50 minutes. Mix together:

1/4 cup melted butter

1/2 cup brown sugar

3 tablespoons cream or milk

3/4 cup shredded coconut

1/3 cup chopped nuts

Spread topping over hot cake and put under the broiler until bubbly and golden brown. Serve while still warm.