The Cookbook

Mandarin Orange Cake

2 c sugar
2 c flour
2 tsp baking soda
2 large eggs
2 11-oz cans mandarin oranges, drained
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla.

Preheat oven to 325.
Spray 9X13 pan.
Mix all ingredients together, mix well with an electric mixer. Pour batter into pan and bake for 30-40 min. in the middle of the oven, until a toothpick in the center comes out clean. Remove cake and place on rack to cool. While still warm, pierce top with a fork and coat with the following topping:

3/4 cup lightly packed brown sugar
3 T unsalted butter
2 T milk.

Mix together in small saucepan and bring to a slow simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally until sugar is melted. Pour over hot cake.

from the Kimbell Art Museum cookbook
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