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One of my co-workers brought this cake for a luncheon. Everyone thought it was so delicious and asked for the recipe.

Oatmeal Cake

1-1/2 cups boiling water
1 cup quick cooking oatmeal
1/2 cup margarine
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
1-1/3 cups flour
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt

Pour the boiling water over the oatmeal. Stir and then let stand for 20 minutes.
Mix remaining ingredients together, then mix with the oatmeal.
Pour into a greased 9x13inch pan.
Bake 30-40 minutes at 350 degrees.

Broiled Icing
6 Tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup coconut, flaked
1/2 cup nuts
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup cream

Mix all ingredients together and drop small spoonfuls on cooled cake. Spread evenly and carefully.
Place under broiler for approximately 3 minutes. Watch carefully so it doesn't burn.