2 sticks butter
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 1/2 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
4 c. flour
1 lb. dates, chopped
1 lb. orange candy slices (halved)
2 c. nuts, chopped

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well. Add one cup buttermilk, beating well. Add soda to the other 1/2 cup buttermilk. Add to mixture. Combine dry ingredients and add orange slices, then add dates and nuts. Blend. Line tube pan with well greased brown paper. Bake 2 1/2 hours at 275 degrees.

TO MAKE ORANGE ICING:

To 1 small can frozen orange concentrate (thawed), add 1/2 cup light brown sugar. Let stand while cake bakes. Pour on while cake is hot. Let cake cool in pan before removing.