Oatmeal Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Mix the first 7 ingredients together; let cool.
Add the rest of the ingredients.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes.
While still warm, spread with topping.