OATMEAL CAKE

-1 ¾ CUP BOILING WATER
-1 CUP OATMEAL
-1 STICK OF MARGARINE
-1 CUP OF BROWN SUGAR
-1 CUP OF SUGAR
-2 EGGS
-1 TBS VANILLA
-1/2 TSP SALT
-1 TSP BAKING SODA
-2 CUPS OF FLOUR
-1 CUP OR MORE OCHOCOLAT CHIPS
-1/2 CUP WALNUTS (OPTIONAL)

POUR BOINLING WATERE OVER OATMEAL AND LET COOL. ADD MARGARINE, BROWN SUGAR, EGGS, VANILLA AND BEAT WELL. MIX DRY INGREDIENTS. STIR IN ½ OF THE CHOCOLATE CHIPS. POUR INTO GREASED AND FLOURED 9X13 PAN. SPRINKLE WITH REMAINING CHOCOLATE CHOPS AND WALNUTS. BAKE @ 350 FOR 30 – 35 MIN.