Honey Oatmeal Cake

1 cup oatmeal
1 stick butter
1 1/4 cups boiling water
1 1/2 cups honey
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1 3/4 cups sifted whole wheat flour
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg

In a large bowl, pour boiling water over oatmeal and butter and soak for 20 minutes. Stir in honey, vanilla, and eggs. Mix dry ingredients in a separate bowl and then stir into wet ingredients. Pour into greased and floured 9 by 13 pan. Bake at 375 for 30 to 40 minutes.