Orange Slice Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. butter or margarine
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp. soda
1/2 c. buttermilk
3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour (plain)
1 lb. chopped dates
1 lb. chopped orange slices
2 c. chopped nuts
1 can flaked coconut
1 c. fresh orange juice
2 c. powdered sugar

Preparation

Cream butter and 2 cups sugar until smooth.
Add eggs, one at a time and beat well after each addition.
Dissolve soda in buttermilk and add to creamed mixture.
Place flour in large bowl and add dates, orange slices and nuts.
Stir to coat each piece.