Glazed Orange Cake

Name: Glazed Orange Cake
Ingredients: 3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 lb. orange slice candy, cut into bits; 1 (8 oz.) pkg. pitted dates, chopped; 2 c. chopped walnuts; 1 (3 1/2 oz.) can flaked coconut; 1 c. margarine; 2 c. sugar; 4 eggs; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 c. buttermilk; 1 c. orange juice; 2 c. sifted powdered sugar

13 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 lb. orange slice candy, cut into bits
1 (8 oz.) pkg. pitted dates, chopped
2 c. chopped walnuts
1 (3 1/2 oz.) can flaked coconut
1 c. margarine
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 c. orange juice
2 c. sifted powdered sugar

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 300°.
2

Sift together flour and salt.
3

In a medium bowl, combine candy, dates, walnuts and coconut.
4

Mix well. Add 1/2 cup flour to mixture. Toss to coat evenly. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream the margarine.
5

Gradually add sugar, beating until light. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
6

Combine baking soda and buttermilk.
7

Mix well. Add alternately with remaining flour to egg mixture. Add floured candy mixture.
8

Mix well. Spoon into a greased 10-inch tube pan. Bake 1 hour and 45 minutes or until done. Remove from oven.