Orange Slice Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 pkg. chopped dates (8 oz.)
2 c. chopped orange slice candy
1 1/2 c. coconut
1 c. chopped pecans
3 1/2 c. plain flour (do not use self-rising)
1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. soda

Preparation

Place dates, orange slices, coconut and pecans in a large bowl.
Coat well with 1/2 cup flour.
Set aside.
Blend shortening and sugar.
Add eggs, one at a time.
Mix well.
Mix soda with buttermilk.
Add to shortening mixture.
Blend flour a little at a time.
Add fruit mixture and mix gently.
Pour into greased and floured tube or Bundt pan.
Bake at 300\u00b0 for 2 hours or until firm.