Ingredients

• 1 c. oatmeal oats, quick (uncooked)
• 1¼ c. boiling water
• 1 c. sugar
• ½ c. shortening
• 2 eggs
• 1½ c. all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 tsp. nutmeg
• 1 tsp. allspice
• 1 tsp. soda

Icing

• 1 c. brown sugar
• ½ stick butter
• 4 to 5 Tbsp. evaporated milk
• 1 c. coconut
• ½ c. nuts (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 F. Pour water over oats and let stand. Cream sugar and shortening. Add eggs; beat.Add flour, oatmeal, vanilla and spices. Pour into floured 9-by-13-inch pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until done. Cool cake before icing. For a lower calorie, lower fat version, omit icing and dust with powdered sugar. Icing: Boil one minute and add coconut and nuts. Spread on top of cooled cake. Broil a few minutes until lightly browned.

Makes 12 servings.

Per serving: 210 calories, 10 grams (g) fat, 30 g carbohydrate and 120 mg sodium.