Oatmeal Cake

1 1/4 cups boiling water
1 cup instant oatmeal
1 stick margarine
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup less 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Pour boiling water over instant oatmeal and let stand for 20 minutes. Cream together the margarine, brown sugar, and sugar. Next add the eggs, vanilla, and oatmeal and mix well. Blend in flour, soda, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well. Pour into 9 by 11-inch pan. Bake for 35 minutes.
Frosting:
1 can evaporated milk
2 cups brown sugar
2 cups flaked coconut
1 stick margarine, slightly melted
1 cup chopped nuts. Combine all ingredients. After the cake is cooked, spread icing over the cake. Place under broiler for 3 minutes or until frosting is slightly browned.


From Food Network, Bobby Flay. This was AWESOME. I loooved the cake, but thought the icing was a bit much, (also there was too much of it). Used regular oatmeal. I should poke holes in the cake so that the icing can seep in. I put a pan of water in with it, kept it moist.