Ingredients
| 1 1/3 Cup |
boiling water |
| 1 Cup |
oatmeal |
| 1 Cup |
brown sugar, packed |
| 1 Cup |
white sugar |
| 2 |
eggs |
| 1/2 Cup |
shortening |
| 1/2 Teaspoon |
salt |
| 2 Teaspoon |
cinnamon |
| 1/2 Teaspoon |
nutmeg |
| 1 Teaspoon |
baking soda |
| 1 Teaspoon |
vanilla |
| 1 1/2 Cup |
flour |
| 1/2 Cup |
raisins, optional |
Instructions
Pour boiling water over oatmeal and let stand. Cream sugars, eggs and shortening. Add salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda and vanilla. Mix thoroughly. Add flour and mix well. Stir in the oatmeal and mix until blended. Add raisins, if desired. Pour into a greased and floured 9 by 13-inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until cake tests done.
