Microwave Oatmeal Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup boiling water
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/3 cup shortening
2 eggs
3 tablesoons water
1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs

Preparation

Combine oats and boiling water, set aside.
Combine remaining ingredients, except graham cracker crumbs,in a mixing bowl.
Mix at low speed until blended, then beat at medium speed for about 2 minutes.
Put oats in mixture and mix for about 20 seconds.
Grease 8x8 glass square cake pan.
Coat with grahan cracker crumbs.
spread in batter.
Microwave at 50% power for 5 minutes, rotating 1/4 turn every 3 minutes.
Increase power to High.
Microwave 2 to 6 minutes, or until done.
The top of the cake should have alittle batter that seems like it is not cooked.
Let stand on counter for 5 to 10 minutes.