Della Davis' Orange Fruit Cake

10 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. shortening
  • 3 1/2 c. plain flour
  • 1/2 c. buttermilk
  • 1 Tbsp. orange peel
  • 1 c. nuts
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 1/2 c. coconut
  • 1 pkg. chopped dates

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine sugar and shortening.
  2. 2
    Beat until well blended.
  3. 3
    Add eggs, one at a time.
  4. 4
    Blend well.
  5. 5
    Add soda to buttermilk and add to mixture, beginning and ending with flour.
  6. 6
    Add orange peel. Add coconut, nuts and dates.
  7. 7
    Bake in tube pan that has been well-greased and floured or sprayed with Pam.
  8. 8
    Bake at 350° until light brown.

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