1 c Oatmeal
2 Eggs
1 1/2 c Boiling water
1 1/2 ts Cinnamon
1/2 c Shortening
1 ts Soda
1 3/4 c Brown sugar
1/2 ts Salt
1 c Sugar
1 1/3 c Flour
6 tb Butter
1/3 c Cream or evaporated milk
1 c Coconut & nuts (optional)
Frosting: Mix 3/4 c brown sugar, butter, cream and coconut. Spread over
cake after baking and broil until bubbling. Cake: Mix and set aside oatmeal
and boiling water. Mix remaining ingredients and add to oatmeal. Bake in 9″
X 13″ pan at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes. Mrs James Olfson
Yields
1