Oatmeal Cake - Michigan Country Lines Magazine

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 c. boiling water
• 1 c. quick oatmeal
• 1/2 c. shortening
• 1 c. brown sugar
• 1 c. white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/3 c. flour
• 1/2 t. salt
• 1/2 t. nutmeg
• 1 t. baking soda
• 1 t. cinnamon
• 1½ c. raisins (optional)
• 1 c. walnut pieces (optional)