Super Moist Oatmeal Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

CAKE
1 1/4 cups boiling water
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
8 tablespoons shortening
2 eggs
1 1/3 cups plain flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
ICING
12 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup evaporated milk
2 egg yolks
2 cups brown sugar
2 cups grated coconut
1 cup pecans, chopped

Preparation

Pour boiling water over oats and let stand for 20 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cream, until light & fluffy, the white sugar, brown sugar and shortening.
Add eggs, mixing well.
Add oatmeal mixture, beat.
Add flour, cinnamon, baking soda and vanilla, again mixing well.
Pour into a well greased 9x13 inch casserole dish.
Bake for 30-35 minutes.
* Mix together ALL of the icing ingredients and spread over hot cake. Place back in the oven, for an additional 7-10 minutes.