Orange Date Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream the butter.
2. 2
   Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
3. 3
   Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine 3 3/4 cups of flour, soda and salt.
4. 4
   Gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk; beat well after each addition.
5. 5
   Dredge dates and pecans in remaining 1/4 cup of flour. Stir into batter.
6. 6
   Pour batter into a greased and floured 10-inch tube pan.
7. 7
   Sprinkle top with orange rind.
8. 8
   Bake at 325° about 1 1/2 hours.
9. 9
   Use a wooden pick to punch holes in top of cake, then while cake is still warm, pour orange glaze over top.
10. 10
    Let cake cool before removing from pan.