Orange Slice Cake

1 cup butter
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 can flaked coconut
1 lb. dates (chopped)
3 1/2 cups flour
1 tbsp. baking soda
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 lb. orange slices (chopped)
2 cups pecans (chopped)



Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time. Dissolve baking soda in milk and add to creamed mixture.

Put flour in bowl. Add dates, candy and nuts. Add mixture and coconut to creamed mixture.

Bake 250F for 2 1/2 hours.




GLAZE

1 cup fresh orange juice
2 cups powdered sugar

Pour over cake while hot.