Orange Slice Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter and sugar well.
2. 2
   Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
3. 3
   Add 1 cup buttermilk alternately with 3 cups flour.
4. 4
   Add soda to other 1/2 cup buttermilk.
5. 5
   Add to mixture. Dredge fruit and nuts and orange slices in 1 cup flour.
6. 6
   Combine remaining dry ingredients.
7. 7
   Add dates and nuts; blend.
8. 8
   Bake at 275° for 2 1/2 hours.
9. 9
   Makes 2 loaf pans.