1 c. butter
2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. butter flavoring
4 eggs
3 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 lb. orange slices, diced
1/2 lb. dates, diced
2 c. coconut
2 c. nuts
1/2 c. buttermilk
3/4 tsp. vanilla

Bake in 3 bread pans at 325 degrees for 45 minutes or more or in a tube pan at 300 degrees for 1 hour and 45 minutes.