Oatmeal Cake

• For Cake:
• 1 1/2 cup boiling water
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup quick oatmeal
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking power
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• For Topping:
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup coconut
• 1 cup pecans (chopped)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1. Pour boiling water on to the butter and quick oatmeal. Let stand for 20 minutes.
2. Stir all together and bake at 325 for 35 minutes in a 9X13, greased and floured pan.
3. For Topping:
4. Over medium head, in sauce pan, mix all topping ingredients together, until well mixed and a very slow bubble. Spread on hot cake and place under the broiler for five minutes or until light brown.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/oatmeal-cake-1214998 (may not work)