Oatmeal Cake

Pour 1 1/2 Cups boiling water over 1 cup oatmeal (regular, not quick) and let it stand for 20 minutes.

Cream:
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 eggs

Mix together and add in:
1 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt

Mix in oatmeal mixture. Stir well and put into greased cake pan or cookie sheet. Bake at 375 for 35 minutes (or less if using cookie sheet)