Fabulous Oatmeal-Bran Cake

Ingridients

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.