Serves: 18
Total Calories: 297

1 cup quick oatmeal
1 1/4 cups boiling water
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 1/3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Topping:
1 stick margarine
1 cup brown sugar
2 egg yolk
1 cup well-drained crushed pineapple
1 cup chopped nuts

Pour boiling water over oatmeal. Let stand 10 minutes. Cream shortening, brown sugar, and white sugar. Add to oatmeal mixture. Add eggs one at a time. Sift flour, soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and add to mixture. Stir just enough to mix. Add vanilla. Pour into greased 9x13-inch pan and bake in 325° oven 35–40 minutes.

Topping:
Cream margarine, sugar, and egg yolks together. Add pineapple and nuts (if desired, use one or the other). Spread on cooled cake. Brown under broiler. Serve warm.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 18
Total Calories: 297
Calories from Fat: 108

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