Orange Slice Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter and sugar until smooth.
2. 2
   Add eggs, one at a time; beat well after each.
3. 3
   Dissolve soda in buttermilk.
4. 4
   Add to mixture.
5. 5
   Place flour in large bowl.
6. 6
   Add dates, orange slices and nuts.
7. 7
   Stir to coat each piece.
8. 8
   Add this mixture with coconut to creamed mixture.
9. 9
   This makes very stiff dough.
10. 10
    Mix with hands. Put in a greased and floured pan.
11. 11
    Bake at 250° for 2 1/2 hours. Combine orange juice and powdered sugar.
12. 12
    Pour over cake while hot. Let stand in pan overnight.
13. 13
    Cake keeps well.
14. 14
    Better after a few days.