Oatmeal Cake And Frosting

cakes

1 cup oatmeal
2 each eggs
1 1/2 cup boiling water
1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup shortening
1 teaspoon soda
1 3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1 1/3 cup flour
6 tablespoon butter
1/3 cup cream or evaporated milk
1 cup 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