Nanie And Charlene'S Orange Slice Candy Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. butter
1 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp. soda
1/2 c. buttermilk
3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 lb. chopped dates
1 lb. orange slice candy
1 c. flaked coconut
2 c. chopped pecans

Preparation

Cream butter and sugar until smooth.
Beat eggs, one at a time.
Dissolve soda in buttermilk; add to creamy mixture.
Place flour in large bowl.
Add dates, orange candy and nuts.
Stir to coat.
Add flour and coconut to mixture.
This will make a stiff mixture and should be mixed by hand.
Bake at 250\u00b0 for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
After cake is done, mix Glaze.