Orange Buttermilk Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy.
2. 2
   Gradually add 2 cups sugar, beating well.
3. 3
   Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until blended after each addition.
4. 4
   Combine 3 3/4 cups flour and baking soda; add to butter mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat at low speed until blended after each addition.
5. 5
   Toss together fruit and remaning 1/4 cup flour; add nuts and orange rind. Stir fruit mixture into batter and pour into a greased and floured 10-inch tube pan.
6. 6
   Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until a long wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
7. 7
   Bring orange juice and remaining 2 cups sugar to a boil in a saucepan; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute.
8. 8
   Pierce cake with a wooden pick and gently run a knife around edge of pan to loosen sides. Pour glaze over warm cake. Let cool in pan on a wire rack.
9. 9
   Invert cake onto a serving plate.