Fabulous Oatmeal-Bran Cake

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups boiling water
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup whole bran cereal
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

Pour boiling water over oats and bran cereal, and let stand 10 minutes.

Combine the remaining ingredients, and add oat mixture to them. Pour into two 8 or 9 inch pans.

Bake at 350 degrees F ( 175 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes. To make muffins bake about 15 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.