3 1/2 to 4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
1 lb. orange slice candy, chopped
1 (1 lb.) pkg. pitted dates, chopped
2 c. chopped walnuts
1 (3 1/2 oz.) pkg. flaked coconut
1 c. butter
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 tbsp. grated orange rind (optional)

Sift 3 1/2 cups flour with salt. Combine candy, dates, nuts and coconut. Add remaining flour and mix well. Cream butter with sugar. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Combine soda and buttermilk. Add alternately with flour and salt mixture and blend well. Add candy mixture. Mix well.

Pour into greased tube pan. Bake at 250-300 degrees for 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours. Place pan of water under rack to keep cake moist.