Chocolate Oatmeal Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup oatmeal
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1/2 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1 (6 ounce) package chocolate chips

Preparation

Pour boiling water over oatmeal in large mixing bowl and let stand for 5-10 minutes.
Add shortening, sugar and eggs; mix well.
Add flour, salt, baking soda, cocoa and vanilla.
Pour into greased and floured 9 x 13\" baking pan.
Sprinkle nuts and chocolate chips over batter.
Bake at 350 degrees for about 35 minutes.