2 c. flour, plain
2/3 c. buttermilk
1/2 c. butter
2 eggs
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tbsp. grated orange rind
1 c. chopped dates
Juice of lg. orange

Cream butter and sugar, add grated orange rind and eggs. Beat until creamy. Add flour (sifted with soda) and milk alternately. Last add floured dates and nuts. Bake in greased and floured pan 30 to 40 minutes at 350 degrees. While cake is baking, mix orange juice, 1 tablespoon grated rind, 1/2 cup sugar until sugar dissolves. While cake is still hot pour the syrup over it. Let stand in pan until cool.