Oatmeal Cake
["1 c. quick oats", "1 1/2 c. hot water", "1/2 c. shortening", "1 1/2 c. flour*", "1 c. sugar", "2 eggs", "1 stick oleo or butter", "1 can coconut", "1/4 c. canned cream", "2/3 c. brown sugar", "1 can pecans"]
["*Add 1 teaspoon salt and one teaspoon soda if using plain flour."]
["oats", "water", "shortening", "flour", "sugar", "eggs", "oleo", "coconut", "cream", "brown sugar", "pecans"]