Mandarin Orange Torte

2 Cups white sugar
2 Eggs
2 Cups Flour
2 tsp. baking soda
2 small cans Mandarin oranges - drained
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla
chopped nuts (optional)

Mix all together with beater. Bake in greased 9 x 13 pan 35 minutes in 350 degree oven.

When still luke warm prick cake and drizzle over following topping:
3/4 Cup brown sugar
3 Tbsp. Mandarin orange juice
2 Tbsp. margarine

Will freeze - keeps well in refrigerator but nicest served when warm with ice cream or cool whip.