Orange Slice Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter and sugar until well creamed.
2. 2
   Add eggs, one at a time.
3. 3
   Mix well after each addition.
4. 4
   Add unsifted flour alternately with buttermilk to creamed sugar and butter mixture. Use some flour to dredge orange slices, dates, nuts and coconut. Fold in dates, nuts, etc.
5. 5
   If baked in a large pan bake 2 hours and 15 minutes at 300°.
6. 6
   Smaller loaf pan less baking time.
7. 7
   Line pans with foil, then grease and flour.