1 c. butter
4 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. chopped nuts
2 tsp. grated orange rind
2 c. sugar
1 1/3 c. buttermilk
1 c. cut dates
4 c. plain flour
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and milk. Add dry ingredients and vanilla. Add grated orange rind and dates. Bake in a tube pan at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

TOPPING:

1 1/2 c. orange juice
2 tbsp. grated orange rind
1 c. sugar

Mix and pour over cake.