Candy Orange Slice Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream margarine and sugar.
2. 2
   Add eggs, one at a time; beat well.
3. 3
   Dissolve soda in buttermilk.
4. 4
   Place flour in large bowl; add dates.
5. 5
   Dice and slice orange slices; chop the nuts.
6. 6
   Coat the orange slices and dates with flour.
7. 7
   Add this and coconut to cream mixture.
8. 8
   This makes stiff dough that should be mixed with hands. Place in greased 13 x 9 x 3-inch pan.
9. 9
   Bake for 2 1/2 to 3 hours at
10. 10
    250°.