Oatmeal Cake

This is my husband's favorite dessert. It is one my Mom made for us all growing up. I love it.

1 c. butter
1 c. oatmeal
1 1/2 c. boiling water
2 eggs
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
1 1/3 c. flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp soda
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla

Combine butter oatmeal, and boiling water. Set aside. Mix remaining ingredients. Add oatmeal mixture. Bake @ 350 for 30-40 minutes in a greased cake pan.

Frosting:

6 tsp butter
1 c. coconut
1/2 c. evaporated milk
1 c. brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla

Heat milk and sugar. Dissolve, add melted butter. Add remaining ingredients. Poke holes in cake when done and add frosting while still warm.