Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cake

We had this when everyone was out here for Josie's blessing.

1 3/4 C boiling water

1 C uncooked quick oatmeal

1 stick margarine

Mix all ingredients and let stand for 10 minutes.

Cream together:

1 C brown sugar

1 C white sugar

2 large eggs

Add oatmeal mixture and mix.

Then add:

1 3/4 C flour

1 tsp soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 T cocoa

1 C semi-sweet chocolate chips

Pour into greased 9x13 pan and sprinkle with another 1 C semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 C chopped pecans.

Bake at 350 for 40 minutes.

Serve with Cool Whip.