Recipe: Lazy Daisy Oatmeal Cake with Broiled Coconut-Nut Topping

Lazy Daisy Oatmeal Cake
Source: Jan Kentala

1 1/4 cups boiling water
1 cup oatmeal
1/2 cup margarine
1 cup sugar
1 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Frosting:
1/4 cup margarine
1/2 cup light brown sugar -- packed
3 tablespoons evaporated milk
1/3 cup nuts -- chopped
3/4 cup coconut flakes

Pour boiling water over oatmeal. Let stand 20 minutes. Beat margarine until creamy. Gradually add sugar and brown sugar. Beat until fluffy. Blend in vanilla and eggs. Add oatmeal and mix well. Sift flour, soda, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg together. Add to oatmeal mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes in a 9" pan.

Frosting:
Cream margarine with brown sugar. Add milk. Stir in nuts and coconut. Spread over cake and broil until bubbly.