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

Cream butter and sugar well. Add eggs, one at a time and beat well after each one. Dissolve soda in buttermilk and add to mixture. Add the orange rind and flour then the dates, orange slices, nuts and coconut. Makes a stiff dough, mix with hands if necessary. Bake in greased and floured bundt pan. Bake at 250 degrees for 1 1/2 hours.