1 c. butter
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 box (8 oz.) chopped dates
1 large bag orange slice candy, diced
1 c. chopped walnuts
1 c. coconut
3/4 c. buttermilk
1 tbsp. baking soda (dissolved)
3 1/2 c. self-rising flour
1 c. chopped pecans

Combine ingredients. Pour into 2 loaf pans, greased.

Bake at 250°F for 1 1/2 hours.

Topping:

1 c. orange juice
2 c. powdered sugar

Mix. Pour over loaf in pan. Let set in pan until cooled. (Can be frozen.)