Orange Slice Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream margarine and sugar until smooth.
2. 2
   Add eggs, one at a time, and beat well after each one.
3. 3
   Dissolve soda into sour milk and add to creamed mixture.
4. 4
   Place flour in a large bowl and add dates, orange slices and nuts to the flour; stir until all are well coated with flour.
5. 5
   Add coconut.
6. 6
   Add all of this to the creamed mixture, mix by hand as it makes a very stiff dough.
7. 7
   Pour into greased and floured 9 x 12-inch pan.
8. 8
   Bake 2 1/2 to 3 hours at 250°.
9. 9
   Cut into squares before completely cold.