Oatmeal Cake

Here is a oatmeal cake recipe.

Oatmeal Cake
Mrs. John Merritt

1 stick margarine
1 1/2 cup boiling water
1 cup quick cooking oatmeal
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 cup flour
1teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup nutmeats
1 teaspoon soda

Cut margarine in small pieces in large mixing bowl. Add boiling water and oatmeal. Let stand for 20 minutes. Add brown sugar, white sugar and 2 unbeaten eggs. Mix well and pour into cake pan. Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Ice with broiled frosting.

Broiled Frosting

5 Tablespoons brown sugar, heaping
2 Tablespoons sweet cream or milk
1/2 cup nutmeats
3 Tablespoons butter
1/2 cup coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla

Melt butter, then add other ingredients. Spread on warm cake and put in oven or broiler annd brown.