Orange Slice Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
4 c. flour
1/2 c. buttermilk
2 c. nuts, chopped
1 lb. orange slice candy, chopped
1 tsp. grated orange peel
4 eggs
1 tsp. soda
1 box dates, chopped
1 can coconut

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar together.
Add eggs, one at a time. Dust nuts, dates and candy in 1/2 cup flour.
Add milk and remaining flour alternately.
Add orange slices, nuts, coconut and dates.
Pour in tube pan and bake at 250\u00b0 for 2 1/2 hours.
Glaze with 2 cups powdered sugar mixed with 1 cup frozen orange juice.