Oatmeal Coconut Cake Recipe

• 1 1/4 c. Boiling water
• 1 c. Uncooked oatmeal
• 1/2 c. Butter or possibly margarine
• 1 c. Sugar
• 1 c. Brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1 tsp Vanilla
• 2 x Large eggs
• 1 1/2 c. Flour
• 1 tsp Baking soda
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 3/4 tsp Cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
• 1/4 c. Melted butter or possibly margarine
• 1/2 c. Brown sugar, firmly packed
• 3 Tbsp. Half and half or possibly light cream
• 1/2 c. Minced nuts
• 3/4 c. Flaked coconut

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