Mandarin Orange Cake

This is a family recipe that my Aunts and my Mom have been making since I can remember.  It's NOT attractive, but one taste, and you WILL want the recipe.  This is an easy recipe for kids to remember...2 of everything! :-)

This lovely image, is typically how this cake looks directly after I serve it...not much left!

Cake Ingredients:

2 eggs

2 c. sugar

2 c. flour

2 small cans mandarin oranges (with juice)

2 t. vanilla

2 t. baking soda

Directions

1. Combine all dry ingredients and whisk well.
2. Combine remaining ingredients and mix well, this will be lumpy.
3. Pour into a 9 by 11 inch baking dish lightly buttered and floured.
4. Bake at 350, check at 30 minutes.

Caramel Frosting Ingredients:

11/2 c. brown sugar

6 T butter

6 T evaporated milk

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan and whisk together.
2. Cook  on medium heat until melted and bubbly
3. Poke holes in cake with the wrong end of a butter knife and pour frosting over the entire cake.