Mom's Oatmeal Cake

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 1/3 cup flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 t salt
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 1/2 cup cold water
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup oil
• 1 cup oatmeal

Frosting:

• 1 stick butter or margarine
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 3 Tbsp. milk
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts meats
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut

Directions

Cake:

Beat all ingredients together and pour into an ungreased 9x13 pan or baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35 minutes.

Frosting:

Boil butter, sugar, and milk together for about 1 1/2 minutes. Remove from heat and add nuts and coconut. Spread on cake while both are still warm.

By Robin from Washington, IA