Oatmeal Cake

1 c oatmeal
1 1/2 c boiling water
1 c white sugar
1 c brown sugar
1 stick margarine
2 eggs
1 1/2 c flour
1 t soda
1 t cinnamon
1 t salt

Soak oats in boiling water 20 minutes. Combine sugars, butter, eggs and beat well. Stir in oats and fold in dry ingredients. Bake in 9x 13 pan at 350 for 30-40 minutes.

Topping:
1 c brown sugar
1/2 c evaporated milk
1/3 c butter
1 t vanilla
1 c coconut
1 c nuts

Combine sugar, milk and butter. Cook over low heat for 15 minutes stirring often. Remove from heat and add remaining ingredients. Mix well and spread over cake. Place under broiler 1 minute until bubbly.