Mom's Oatmeal Cake

1 1/2 c boiling water over 1 c oatmeal. Set aside and cool.

Mix:
1 c white sugar
1/2 c vegetable oil
1 tsp soda
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/3 c flour
1 c brown sugar
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
nuts (optional)

Mix together the oil and the sugar until well blended. Add eggs and sift dry ingredients into mixture. Mix well and pour into the oatmeal. Mix well.

Bake in greased and floured pan at 350 for 30 minutes.

Topping:
1/2 c butter
1/2 c sugar
1/2 c cream (or evaporated milk)

Cook until thickens - about 15 or 20 minutes. Add 1 tsp vanilla. Pour over the cake and serve topped with a scoop of ice cream.

Recipe Submitted by Karen Mott (recipe exchange)