Kay's Oatmeal Cake

1 cup oatmeal
1 1/2 cups hot water
*Mix these together and set aside while you mix the rest)*

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1 1/2 cups flour
*Cream shortening and sugars together. Sift dry ingredients and add along with eggs. Add oatmeal mixture last. Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes.

*Then mix 1 sq. butter, 1 cup brown sugar, 2 TB+ milk. Cook for 1 minute.
*Add 1 cup coconut and 1 cup nuts. Pour over cake and broil for 2-3 minutes. Watch carefully!