Mandarin Orange Cake

2 C flour
2 eggs
2 tsp soda
2 C sugar
2 tsp vanilla
1 tsp salt
2 C drained mandarin oranges*

Put all the above ingredients in a bowl and mix til blended.
Pour into a greased 9x13 pan.
Bake at 350 for 35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

Glaze:

Boil together for 3 minutes:
1 C brown sugar
¼ C butter
¼ C milk

Poke holes in hot cake and pour glaze over.

Add chopped nuts, if desired.
Serve w/a dab of whipped cream and garnish w/mandarin oranges.

* I've also made this same recipe, but substituted fruit cocktail or peaches, whatever I have on hand.

I did Google to try to figure out where this recipe originated, but although I found variations, I did not find the exact measurements or directions. Guess being exact may not be that critical.

http://www.recipetips.com/recipe-cards/t--2073/mandarin-orange-cake.asp