Candied Orange Slice Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Add all flour to chopped dates, orange slices, nuts and coconut.
2. 2
   Let stand in large bowl.
3. 3
   Cream shortening; add sugar and eggs, one at a time.
4. 4
   Stir soda into buttermilk, then add to sugar, egg and shortening mixture.
5. 5
   Add this mixture to the nuts, date, candy and flour mixture.
6. 6
   Stir with a spoon until mixed. Pack into a 10-inch or larger greased tube pan lined with wax paper.
7. 7
   Bake at 250° for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
8. 8
   Remove from oven when done and while it is still hot, add glaze consisting of one cup orange juice stirred into 2 cups powdered sugar.
9. 9
   Let stand in pan overnight.