4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 lb. orange slice candy, chopped
1 lb. dates
1 lb. raisins
1 c. chopped pecans
1 c. butter
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda

Sift 3 1/2 cups flour; combine creamed butter and sugar. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating after each. Coat candy and nuts with remaining flour; mix buttermilk and soda. Add to flour mix. Pour into greased tube pan or 2 loaf pans.

Bake at 230°F to 300°F for 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours. Put pan of water on low rack to keep cake moist.