Groundhog Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Pour boiling water into a large glass measuring cup.
2. 2
   Stir in the oats.
3. 3
   Place the chocolate morsels over the top of the oatmeal -- do not stir!, Let stand for 20 minutes until the oats are soft and the chocolate is melted.
4. 4
   In a large bowl, cream the butter and gradually beat in the sugars.
5. 5
   Beat in eggs one at a time.
6. 6
   Add the oats and melted chocolate, mixing well.
7. 7
   Add the flour, salt and baking soda.
8. 8
   Mix thoroughly.
9. 9
   Transfer the batter to a greased and floured baking pan (13 by 9 by 2-inches).
10. 10
    Bake in a 350 degree oven for 40 minutes, or until the cake starts to leave the sides of the pan and springs back at the touch of a finger.
11. 11
    Cool 10 minutes in pan, shake loose, and turn out on rack to cool completely.
12. 12
    Frost and decorate if desired.
13. 13
    In a custard cup, dissolve the instant coffee in the milk or cream.
14. 14
    In a bowl, cream butter until light, add vanilla, salt and gradually blend in sifted confectioners' sugar with the coffee-milk mixture.
15. 15
    Use enough sugar for a good spreading consistency.
16. 16
    Yield: frosting for the top of a 13 by 9-inch cake