*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *
 
                                Oatmeal Cake
 
 Recipe By     : My files
 Serving Size  : 16   Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : ****                             Cakes
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1      cup           boiling water
    1      cup           oatmeal
    4      ounces        margarine
    1      cup           brown sugar
    1      cup           sugar
    1 1/2  cups          flour
    1      teaspoon      baking powder
    1      teaspoon      baking soda
    2                    eggs
    1      tablespoon    vanilla
    1      teaspoon      cinnamon
      1/2  teaspoon      salt
                         TOPPING
      1/2  cup           brown sugar
    1      cup           coconut -- shredded
      1/2  cup           nuts -- chopped
      1/4  cup           milk -- or water
      1/3  cup           margarine -- melted
      1/2  teaspoon      vanilla
 
 Mix first three ings.  Beat eggs and sugars.  Add oat mixture, then the rest of
 cake ings.  Put into greased 9"x13 pan.  Bake 30-40
 min. at 350F.  Combine topping ings. and spread on hot cake.  Broil till
 browned, taking care not to burn it.
 
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