• Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9 x 13 pan.
• Put water on to boil in microwave or stovetop. In a small separate bowl, pour boiling water over oats and let cool in the fridge
• Cream together sugars and butter in a stand-up mixing bowl like Bosch or KitchenAid. Beat in the eggs and vanilla. Add cooled oatmeal.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, soda, salt, and cinnamon. Slowly mix into the wet ingredients. Pour and evenly spread the batter into greased pan.
• Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. Let cool while preparing the topping.

Coconut Caramel Topping

• Combine butter, brown sugar, and evaporated milk in a large saucepan. Cook over low heat until thickened.
• Remove from heat and add coconut and chopped pecans.
• Spread topping on the cake and broil for 1-2 minutes. Cool for at least 20 minutes before cutting and serving.