Grandma Snyder's Oatmeal Cake

Step 1
Pour water over oats, let stand.

Step 2
Cream 1/2 cup butter or margarine and sugars. Add eggs and blend in a large mixing bowl. Sift the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg together. Add to sugars and egg mixture. Add vanilla and oats mixture, blend well.

Step 3
Pour batter into a 9 x 13 inch pan.

Step 4
Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 30-40 minutes.

Step 5
To Make Icing: Mix together 6 tablespoons melted butter, 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, 3/4 cup evaporated milk, coconuts, nuts, and 1 teaspoon vanilla.

Step 6
Pour this coconut concoction over the hot cake.

Step 7
Put cake under broiler, and watch close so nuts don't burn, about 5-10 minutes. Serve hot or let cool. Enjoy.