1 1/4 C. boiling water

1 C. oatmeal

1/2 C margarine

1 C. sugar

1 C. brown sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

3/4 tsp.cinnamon

1/4 tsp. nutmeg

2 eggs

1 1/2 C. flour

Pour water over oatmeal; cover and let stand for 20 minutes. Cream together margarine and sugars; blend in vanilla and eggs. Add oatmeal and remaining ingredients. Pour into a 9 inch square pan. Bake at 350° for 50 to 55 minutes.

Frosting:

1/4 C. melted margarine

1/2 C. brown sugar

2 tbsp. half & half

1/3 C. chopped walnuts

3/4 C. coconut

Spread frosting over cake and put under broiler until bubbly.