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. chopped nuts
1 lb. candy orange slices, chopped
1/2 lb. chopped dates
1 c. flaked coconut

Cream the butter and sugar in a bowl and add the orange rind. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Dissolve soda in buttermilk and add to creamed mixture alternately with flour.

Add the nuts, orange slices, dates, and coconut and mix well. Pour into a greased and floured tube pan. Bake at 300 degrees for 1 hour 30 minutes or until done.

GLAZE:

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