Oatmeal Cake

1 c. quick oatmeal
1 1/4 c. boiling water
1/2 c. margarine or shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/3 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda

Pour boiling water over oatmeal; let stand for 10 minutes. Cream margarine and sugars together. Add to oatmeal, then add eggs. Add dry ingredients to oatmeal mixture. Bake at 375 in a 9x13 pan for 20-30 minutes. Remove, then turn oven to broil.

Frosting:
2/3 c. brown sugar
6 tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
4 tbsp. cream or milk
1/2 c. quick oatmeal
1/4 c. pecans
1/4 c. coconut

Put frosting on cake and back into oven until frosting bubbles, about 2 minutes.