1. Heat oven to 350F. Spray an 8" square pan with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

2. In a small bowl, combine the 1/4 oats and boiling water. Let stand 5 minutes.

3. In a large bowl, combine sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 3 T margarine, almond or coconut extract, and egg or egg substitute. Beat well. Add oat mixture; neat 2 minutes at medium speed. Lightly spoon flour into a measuring cup; level off. Add 1 cup flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat an additional 2 minutes. Pour into sprayed baking dish.

4. Bake at 350F for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

5. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup oats, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 1 T. flour. Mix well. With pastry blender or fork, cut in 2 T. margarine until crumbly. Stir in coconut and nuts if using them. Add milk and vanilla, and mix well.

6. Spread topping over hot cake. Broil 5-7 inches from heat for 2-3 minutes, be careful not to burn the cake. Do so until bubbly and golden. Cool slightly on wire rack, serve warm.

Calories 270; Protein, 3 gm; carbohydrate 45 gm; fiber 1 gm; fat 2.3 gm (if using egg substitute and light margarine) or 9 gm; cholesterol 24 mg (if using egg and regular margarine); sodium 210 mg; potassium 125 mg.

Dietary exchanges: 1 starch, 2 fruits, 2 fats (if using regular margarine and egg).

for Weight Watchers by Linda Fields Typed in Mm format by Linda Fields, Cyberealm Bbs, Watertown Ny 315-786-1120