Orange Slice Cake

Ingredients

• 3-1/2 cups (825 ml) flour
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt
• 1 pound candy orange slices
• 1/2 pound dates
• 2 cups (475 ml) nuts
• 1 can coconut
• 1 cup (225 ml) shortening
• 2 cups (475 ml) granulated sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) baking soda
• 3/4 cup (175 ml) buttermilk