HONEY-OATMEAL CAKE

1 1/4 cups boiling water
1 ci[ uncooked regular oats
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 1/2 cups honey
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
Commercial German chocolate cake icing
Pecan halves (optional)

Combine first 3 ingredients in a large bowl; stir well. Set aside for 20 minutes.

Add honey, eggs and vanilla; stir well.

Combine whole wheat flour and next 4 ingredients, gradually add to honey mixture. Pour into a greased and floured 13x9x2-inch baking pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan and frost.

Garnish with pecan halves if desired.

Servings: 15