1 c. butter
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
4 c. flour
1 c. dates
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 1/3 c. buttermilk
1 c. chopped nuts
1 c. coconut
2 tsp. orange rind

Cream butter and sugar well. Add eggs and beat until creamy. Add nuts, dates, orange rind and coconut. Sift flour, salt and soda alternating with milk. use well-greased and floured 10-inch angel food cake pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until done. While baking, prepare frosting.

FROSTING:

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