This cake is very rich and delicious. The recipe was given to my by a co-worker whose grandmother made this cake especially for her...Sounds like a good granny to me.

1 1/4 cup boiling water
1 cup oats

Mix together and set aside.

1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
2 cups self-rising flour
1/2 cup margarine
1 teas cinnamon
1 teas baking soda

Mix ingredients together, including oat mixture. Grease and flour 13x9 inch pan. Bake 350 for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Put topping on while cake is still hot. Topping recipe below.

Topping

1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup margarine
1 cup coconut
1 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup milk

Bring all ingredients to a boil and boil for one minute. Pour hot mixture over hot cake. Cool