Orange Candy Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter and sugar.
2. 2
   Add eggs, one at a time; cream well after each addition.
3. 3
   Dissolve soda in buttermilk, then add alternately to creamed mixture with 3 1/2 cups flour.
4. 4
   Mix remaining 1/2 cup flour with dates, candy and nuts.
5. 5
   Add to batter with coconut.
6. 6
   Pour batter into 10-inch tube pan that has been greased and floured.
7. 7
   Bake at 250° for 3 hours.
8. 8
   Combine orange juice and powdered sugar; mix well.
9. 9
   Pour over hot cake in pan. Let stand in pan overnight.
10. 10
    Remove from pan.