Church Supper Chocolate Cake

This is great for church suppers because it's easy, filling, healthy and delicious!

Oven 350°
Serves 15

1½ cups oatmeal
1½ cups water
¾ cup butter, melted and cooled
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
¾ cup cocoa
2½ cups flour 

In a small bowl, soak the oatmeal in the water for at least five minutes. Cream butter and sugar together until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla. Add soda, powder, salt, cocoa and flour and mix well. Add oatmeal mixture and mix until well-blended. Pour into greased 9 x 13 glass pan. Bake at 350° for about 35 minutes. Cool and top with chocolate icing.