Let Them Eat Cake!

I admit it, I have an unrelenting sweet tooth!  So, when a friend shared a piece of cake made by her mother-in-law I just had to have the recipe.  The only condition to getting the recipe was that I had to agree to make it for said friend --- as she loves to partake but not to bake!  This recipe is SO good that I was only too happy to agree to the terms!

If you like a yummy and easy cake made from scratch... this one's for you!

OATMEAL CAKE

Cake:
2 cups boiling water
1 cup minute oats
2 cups self-rising flour
2 eggs
1/2 cup Crisco oil
1 cup light brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
1 Tablespoon cinnamon

Boil water and pour over oats.  Stir and then let set.
Measure all other ingredients in a medium size bowl & mix.
Ad oats & mix well.
Grease & flour a 13" x 9" baking dish or pan.
Pour into pan.  Bake @ 350 egrees for 30-40 minutes.

Icing:
1 cup light brown sugar
1 stick margarine
1 small can of evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup coconut
Optional:  1 cup chopped nuts

Mix sugar, evaporated milk and margarine into a saucepan.
Boil until thick. 
Add vanilla, coconut (and nuts if using)
Spread on the cake while still hot.
You may choose to use a fork to poke holes in the cake before pouring the icing - to allow it to seep down into the cake.

If this isn't one of the most yummy - and moist - cakes you've ever had...well, then I need your recipe!  Because this one is a real keeper! 
Enjoy!!