Mandarin Orange Cake III recipe

1 servings

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup white sugar

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

3/4 cup brown sugar

3 tablespoons milk

3 tablespoons butter

1/2 cup flaked coconut

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Grease and flour an 8 inch square cake pan.

In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt.

Make a well in the center and add the egg, vanilla, mandarin oranges and 1/2 cup chopped nuts.

Pour batter into an 8 inch square cake pan.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.

While the cake is baking, prepare the sauce.

In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, milk and butter.

bring to a boil and stir in coconut and 1/2 cup walnuts.

While still hot, pour over cake as soon as it comes out of the oven.