Lazy Daisy Oatmeal Cake

1 c. oatmeal
1 1/4 c. boiling water over oatmeal (let set 20 min.)
When cooled add to creamed shortening and sugar.
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
1/2 c. shortening and 1 cube butter

Then add:
2 eggs
1 1/2 c flour

 Add spices to flour:
1 t. vanilla
1 t. soda
3/4 t. cinnamon
1/4 t. nutmeg
1/2 t. salt

Bake in square pan 50-55 minutes at 350 degrees

Frosting:
1/3 c butter or marg.
1/2 c b sugar
3 T cream
1/3 c chopped nuts
3/4 c coconut, if desired


Combine ingredients. Spread over cake and broil until bubbly. Serve warm or cold.

Daughter Sherry used Butterscotch Brown sugar icing on this cake. Yum.