Oatmeal Cake

 A fav of mine in the fall time or any time really.  Everyone raves about it and has some sort of nostalgic vibe with it.  It's a yummy oatmeal cinnamon base, with the frosting of a German Choc. topping that is crunchy and delicious.  I got this from my custom wedding cookbook from my Aunt Michelle Bohling and is a fav. cookbook of mine to this day with her fav custom delicious recipes!

Cake:

1.5 cups boiling water

1/2 cup butter (1 stick)

1 1/4 cups oatmeal 

(I've always used old fashioned oats, but I don't think it matters)

1 1/4 cups flour

1 cup sugar

1 cup firmly packed brown sugar

2 eggs

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon baking soda

Frosting:

1/4 cup brown sugar firmly packed

1/3 cup butter

1/4 cup evaporated milk

1 cup coconut

1 cup walnuts chopped (use a blender or Cuisinart on pulse)

Directions:

Pour boiling water over butter and oatmeal and let it stand 20 min. (Yes really time this, too little or too much time can affect your end results)... Add remaining ingredients and mix well.  Pour into a greased and floured 9 x 13'' pan.

Bake 350 for 35 minutes  (side note 22 min. if using convection)

To make frosting, heat and mix ingredients until butter melts.

Spread on a hot cake.

Place under broiler until golden brown.