1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
4 egg whites, unbeaten
2 tsp. grated orange rind
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. seedless white raisins
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. buttermilk

Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Thoroughly blend in the unbeaten egg whites, orange rind, vanilla, raisins and walnuts. Sift flour with the soda and add to batter alternately with buttermilk; ending with flour mixture. Pour into a 9 x 9 inch oiled and floured pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes.

FROSTING:

1/2 c. butter
2 c. confectioners sugar
2 tbsp. Sherry, flavoring

Cream together until fluffy. Use to frost cooled cake.