Oatmeal Cake I

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 x 13 pan.

Step 2
In a small bowl, pour boiling water over oats. Mix well, and cool.

Step 3
In a large bowl, combine butter or margarine, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup white sugar, eggs, flour, baking soda, spices, and salt. Add cooled oatmeal mixture, and stir to combine. Pour batter into pan.

Step 4
Bake for 35 minutes.

Step 5
While cake is baking, combine 1/2 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, coconut, melted butter or margarine, vanilla, and cream in a mixing bowl. Remove cake from oven, and turn on broiler. Drop mixture by small spoonfuls on top of cake. Spread evenly and carefully. Broil for 2 to 5 minutes, until topping is bubbling and lightly browned.