" Ma'S" Oatmeal Cake And Icing - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Cake
1/2 cup boiling water
1 cup quick oats
1/2 cup margarine
1 cup brown sugar
1 1/3 cups flour
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
Icing
1 cup shredded coconut
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
6 tablespoons margarine
1/4 cup cream (can use milk)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup nuts, chopped (optional)

Preparation

In a small bowl combine quick oats, margarine, and boiling water. Cover and allow margarine to melt, and mixture to cool a bit.
Mix remaining cake ingredients and mix well.
Spread into 9x13 greased and lightly floured cake pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0F for approximately 35 minutes or until done.
For icing: Mix icing ingredients until well blended. Spread over cooled cake and put under broiler until coconut browns (watch this closely, the coconut will brown fast).