Oatmeal Cake (Lanita Wimer)

1 ¼ C. Oatmeal
1 ¼ C, Boiling Water
1 Cube Butter
Put in bowl. Put plate on top and let stand for 20 minutes.
Add:
1 C. Brown Sugar
1 C. White Sugar
1 tsp. Baking Soda
1 tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Vanilla
1 tsp. Cinnamon
2 Eggs
1 1/3 C. Flour
Stir all together. Pour into greased 9x13 pan. Bake 25-30 minutes @ 350 degrees. After baking, pour topping over the top of cake and put under broiler just until browned.
Topping:
1 C. Coconut
1 C. Chopped pecans
1 C. Brown Sugar
6 Tbs. Butter
¼ C. Cream or Milk
Cook about 5-6 minutes