Chocolate Oatmeal Cake

I haven't tried this recipe yet, but it sure sounds good to me! It's from one of my 3 favorite cookbooks, The Best of Mennonite Fellowship Meals.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Yields: 1 9x13 inch pan

Ingredients

• 1  cup oatmeal
• 1 1⁄2 cups boiling water
• 1⁄2 cup shortening
• 2  cups sugar
• 2  eggs
• 1  cup flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 cup  cocoa
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped  nuts
• 1 (6 ounce) package chocolate chips

Directions

1. Pour boiling water over oatmeal in large mixing bowl and let stand for 5-10 minutes.
2. Add shortening, sugar and eggs; mix well.
3. Add flour, salt, baking soda, cocoa and vanilla.
4. Pour into greased and floured 9 x 13" baking pan.
5. Sprinkle nuts and chocolate chips over batter.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for about 35 minutes.