Whole Wheat Oatmeal Cake

My mom would make this when we were little as a special treat. It is a lot like a very moist wheat muffin in cake form. She always served it with a square of butter on top of each slice. This takes me back to my childhood in an instant.

Pour 1 ½ c boiling water over 1 c oatmeal. Add 1 stick of butter. Let cool.

1 ½  c sifted whole wheat flour
1 c sugar
1 c brown sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c chopped nuts, optional
1 tsp vanilla
2 eggs

Mix all ingredients and bake in 9x13 pan for 45-50 minutes @ 350^o. Serve warm.