Oatmeal Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 c. boiling water
1 c. oatmeal
1 c. white sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. soda

Preparation

Pour the boiling water over the oatmeal; let stand for 10 minutes to soak and cool.
Sift together dry ingredients.
Cream shortening and sugar.
Add eggs (well beaten).
Add oatmeal; mix well.
Add dry ingredients and beat.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 to 45 minutes.