Amish Rolled Oats Cake

Ingredients

 * 1 c. oats
 * 1 1/4 c. boiling water
 * 1/2 c. shortening
 * 1 c. white sugar
 * 1 c. brown sugar
 * 2 eggs
 * 1 tsp. vanilla
 * 1 1/2 c. flour
 * 1 tsp. soda
 * 1/2 tsp. baking powder
 * 1 tsp. cinnamon
 * 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
 * TOPPING (use on warm cake):
 * 5 tbsp. oleo
 * 1/2 c. brown sugar
 * 1/2 c. milk
 * 1/2 c. brown sugar
 * 1/2 c. milk

Directions
Mix oats and boiling water; let stand 20 minutes. Cream together shortening, sugar, eggs, vanilla and add cooled oats with dry ingredients. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. Boil 7 minutes. Add 1/2 cup coconut and 1/2 cup nuts.