Lazy Day Oatmeal Cake

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked rolled oats ( instant or regular, I used rolled oats)
• 1 1/4 cups boiling water
• 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons cream or 3 tablespoons milk
• 3/4 cup flaked coconut
• 1/3 cup chopped nuts (optional)