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Oatmeal Cake

1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 cup quick oats
1 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup partially melted margarine
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder

Pour boiling water over oats and set aside for 20 minutes. Cream margarine and sugars. Add eggs and oats. Add dry ingredients and vanilla. Bake in a greased and floured pan (13x9x2). Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes (or smaller pan for 35-40 minutes).


Topping:
6 Tbsp melted butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
4 Tbsp milk
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup coconut

Mix butter, brown sugar, milk, nuts, and coconut. Spread over warm baked cake. Put under the brolier unil slightly browned (about 3 - 4 minutes).


NOTES:

We have never used the coconut or the nuts in the topping.