Supreme Oatmeal Cake

Supreme Oatmeal Cake - Irene West

1 ⅓ C boiling water

1 C oats

∙ Pour water over oats and let stand 20 minutes.

2 eggs

½ C shortening

1 C sugar

1 C brown sugar

1 ⅓ C flour

½ t cinnamon

1 t baking soda

½ t salt

∙ Cream shortening and sugars then add eggs and oats.

∙ Sift dry ingredients and add slowly.

∙ In a 9x13 pan bake at 350' for 35 minutes.

6 T butter

¼ C milk

1 C nuts

½ C brown sugar

1 t vanilla

∙ Heat milk and butter on low heat till melted.

∙ Add other ingredients.

∙ Spread on after cake is baked.

∙ Put under broiler till icing bubbles.

∙ Be sure and watch very closely as it is apt to burn.