Oatmeal Cake

For boiled coconut topping

6 Tbsp. butter or margarine

1/2 cup brown sugar,packed

1/4 cup cream or evaporated milk

3/4 cup nuts, coarsely chopped

1 cup coconut

Pour boiling water over rolled oats let stand 20 minutes (Makes 1 1/2 cups thick oatmeal). Cream together butter and sugars. Add eggs. Stir in oatmeal, then sifted dry ingredients. Bake in greased 9 x 13 inch pan for 40 to 45 minutes or until done.

Then make the coconut topping. Combine all ingredients. Spread over spice, oatmeal or carrot cake. Broil until frosting bubbles and browns slightly.