Groundhog Cake

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1 cup quick or old-fashioned oats

1 1/2 cups boiling water

1 (6-ounce) bag semi-sweet chocolate morsels

1/2 cup butter

3/4 cup sugar

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

2 eggs

1 1/2 cups unsifted flour

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

COFFEE FROSTING

1 teaspoon freeze-dried instant coffee granules

2 tablespoons cream or milk

1/4 cup butter

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1/8 teaspoon salt

2 cups or more sifted confectioners' sugar