1 c. butter
2 c. sugar
2 tsp. grated orange rind
4 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. buttermilk
3 1/2 c. sifted flour
2 c. nuts, chopped
1 lb. candy orange slices, chopped
1/2 lb. dates, chopped
1 c. flaked coconut

Cream butter and sugar. Add orange rind; add eggs, one at a time. Dissolve soda in buttermilk. Add alternately with flour. Mix nuts, orange slices, dates, and coconut. Add to creamed mixture. Pour in greased and floured tube cake pan. Bake 1 hour 30 minutes or until done at 300 degrees.

GLAZE:

1 c. orange juice
2 c. powdered sugar
2 tsp. grated orange rind

Combine all ingredients. Remove cake from oven when done. Pour Glaze over hot cake. Let cake cool in pan. Yield: 20 servings.