Oatmeal Chocolate Cake

• 1 cup old-fashioned oats
• 1-1/2 cups boiling water
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup baking cocoa
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
• 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 6 tablespoons half-and-half cream
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1. In a large bowl, combine the oats and boiling water. Let stand for 15 minutes or until cooled.
2. In another large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the oat mixture; mix well. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well.
3. Transfer to a greased
4. . Bake at 350u0b0 for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
5. Combine the topping ingredients; spoon over top of warm cake; broil about 4 in. from heat for 3-4 minutes, or until top is lightly browned.

oldfashioned oats, boiling water, butter, sugar, eggs, flour, baking cocoa, baking soda, salt, brown sugar, butter, coconut, walnuts, cream, vanilla

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/oatmeal-chocolate-cake/ (may not work)