Oatmeal Snack Cake Recipe

•     Cake
• 1 c. old-fashioned oats, uncooked
• 1 1/2 c. boiling water
• 1 1/3 c. unsifted flour
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 c. unsalted butter at room temperature or possibly slightly softer
• 1 c. granulated sugar
• 1 c. light brown sugar
• 2 x Large eggs
• 1 tsp pure vanilla
•     Glaze
• 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
• 2/3 c. light brown sugar
• 5 Tbsp. heavy cream
• 1 c. shredded coconut, or possibly 1/2 c. minced pecans + 1/2 c. coconut
•     (optional)

Directions