Oatmeal Cake

1 1/4 cup boiling water
1 cup quick oats
1/4 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 t. vanilla
1 1/3 cup flour
1 t. baking soda
1/2 t. salt
1 t. cinnamon
1/2 t. nutmeg

Brown Sugar Topping:
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup milk
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Preheat oven to 350*. Pour water over oats; add butter and let stand covered for 20 minutes. Stir in sugars, eggs and vanilla. Add flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Pour into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Bake for 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

For topping: In a large saucepan over medium heat combine all topping ingredients. Bring to a boil. Cook mixture 1 minute, stirring frequently until butter is melted and topping is hot. Spread over hot cake. Yum!