Ingredients
For the cake:
1 cup oatmeal
1 1.2 cups boiling water
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup oil
2 eggs
1 1/3 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Topping:
6 Tablespoons butter, melted
4 Tablespoons milk
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup coconut
Instructions
Mix together oatmeal and boiling water. Let stand for 15 - 20 minutes. Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil and eggs. Beat for five minutes.
Add flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Mix well and poured into greased and floured 9x13 inch pan. Bake for 35 minutes at 350 degrees or until toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. While the cake is baking, prepare the topping. Mix all topping ingredients in a saucepan and cook over low heat until combine and bubbly. Allow to cool slightly.
While the cake is still warm, spread topping over the top. Place the cake under the broiler and broil until the coconut is lightly toasted.