Oatmeal Cake

My grandma would always make this cake during the holidays, and now that she has gone to be with Jesus, I always think of her when I make it.

1 cup oats
1 stick butter
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon each of salt, soda, cinnamon, and vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour

Mix 1 1/4 cups boiling water with oats and let stand 20 minutes. Cream butter and sugars, stir in eggs. Add salt, soda, cinnamon, and vanilla, blend well. Add oats and flour. Mix well. Place in 9 x 13 pan and bake for 30-35 minutes at 350 degrees.

Topping
4 tablespoons soft butter
1 cup coconut
1/4 cup cream (I use milk)
1/2 cup nuts (I use chopped pecans)
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Mix all ingredients and pour on cake while cake is still hot. Put under the broiler approx 3 minutes or until bubbly and toasty.