Oatmeal Cake

This has got to be thee best dessert that I've made since I made these.  I think its safe to say that I read new recipes on a daily basis, and sometimes I come across one that MUST BE MADE IMMEDIATELY! That occurred when I read this recipe.  By the sounds of it and from the picture that came with the recipe it seemed that it would be much like German Chocolate cake (which I am a big fan of).  And it actually is a lot like German Chocolate cake, but with an extremely moist, oatmealy spice cake.  It is so, so good! Now, this cake makes a 9X13, so be prepared to share!!  :)

INGREDIENTS:

CAKE:
1 1/4  C boiling water
1 C old fashioned oatmeal, raw
1/2  C butter, softened
1 C sugar
1 C brown sugar, packed firmly
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/2 C flour
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. nutmeg  TOPPING:  1/2 C butter 2 C coconut 1 C walnuts, chopped 1 1/2 C brown sugar, packed firmly 9 TBSP evaporated Milk DIRECTIONS: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.  Pour the boiling water over the oatmeal and allow to sit for 20 minutes.  Meanwhile, in a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and eggs. Next, add the vanilla and the oatmeal mixture. Then add the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and the nutmeg. Mix well.  Place in greased 9x13 inch pan and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.  For the topping: In a medium saucepan over medium heat,   melt the butter and add the coconut, walnuts, brown sugar, and evaporated milk. Mix well. Frost cake as soon as you take it out of the oven, and broil until the top is brown. (Watch it carefully so it doesn't burn!!)  Allow to cool completely before serving.  ENJOY!!