Orange Slice Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Prepare dates, candy and nuts by cutting up finely and roll in a portion of the flour.
2. 2
   Cream butter with the sugar.
3. 3
   Add eggs, one at a time, and blend well.
4. 4
   Add buttermilk.
5. 5
   Stir together the remaining ingredients and add to mixture.
6. 6
   Fold in dates, nuts and orange slices.
7. 7
   Add coconut.
8. 8
   Bake at 250° for 3 hours.
9. 9
   Leave cake in pan and frost with the Orange Slice Frosting.