1 ½ cup boiling water
1 ¼ cup oatmeal
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
½ cup butter
1 ½ cup flour, sifted
1 cup brown sugar
2 tsp. vinegar
1 tsp. cinnamon

Frosting (optional):
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup evaporated milk
1 cup coconut
1/3 cup butter
1 cup walnuts, chopped

Pour boiling water over butter and oatmeal. Let stand 20 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Pour into greased and floured 9 x 13 pan. Bake at 350 for 40 min. To make frosting, heat and mix ingredients until butter melts. Spread on hot cake. Place under broiler until golden brown.