Oatmeal Cake

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   Combine and let stand for 20 minutes.:

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   1-1/4 cups of boiling water

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   1 cup of quick cook oats.

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   Cream Together:

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   1/2 cup of shortening

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   1 cup of light brown sugar

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   1 cup of granulated sugar

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   2 eggs (beaten)

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   Add oats mixture from top and mix well.

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    Sift together and add to above mixture:

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    1-1/2 cups of sifted flour

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    1 tsp. of cinnamon

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    1 tsp. of baking soda

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    1/2 tsp. of baking powder

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    1/2 tsp. of salt

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    1 cup of nuts

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    Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes in greased and floured baking dish. Put topping on warm dish.

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    Topping:

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    1 stick of butter

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    1 cup of brown sugar

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    1 tsp. of vanilla

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    1/2 cup of evaporated milk

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    1 cup of coconut

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    Put under broiler until light brown and bubbly. (3-4 minutes)

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