Mandarin Orange Cake III

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

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.