Lazy Daisy Oatmeal Cake

Lazy Daisy Oatmeal Cake

2 C   boiling water

1 1/2 C  gf oats 

3/4 C      Butter or vegan substitute

1 1/2 C   granulated sugar

1 1/2 C   firmly-packed brown sugar

1 1/2 tsp vanilla

3  eggs (or vegan substitute)

2 1/4 C  gf flour blend

1 1/2 tsp soda

3/4 tsp    salt

1 tsp       cinnamon

1/2 tsp    nutmeg

Pour boiling water over oats, cover, let stand  20 minutes.  Beat butter until creamy, gradually add sugars, beat until fluffy.  Blend in vanilla and eggs, stir in oats, sift together flour, soda, salt, spices.  Add to creamed mixture, mix well.  Pour into greased and floured 9" x 12" pan.  Bake in preheated oven (350) 50 to 55  minutes.  Do not remove from pan.

Frosting

1/4 C  butter or margarine, melted

1/2 C  firmly-packed brown sugar

3 Tbsp half & half or milk

1/3 C chopped nutmeats

3/4 C coconut

Combine all ingredients and spread over cake.  Broil until bubbly.  Serve warm or cold.