Orange Date Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
4 eggs, well beaten
1 1/2 c. buttermilk
2 c. nuts
3 Tbsp. orange rind
3 1/2 c. flour
1 c. butter
1 tsp. soda
1 c. dates
1 tsp. lemon and 1/2 tsp. almond flavoring

Preparation

Cream butter and sugar gradually.
Add eggs; mix well, then add milk and flour alternately, beating after each addition.
Add nuts, dates and orange rind.
Bake for 1 hour at 300\u00b0.
Drizzle with 1/2 cup orange juice and 1 cup of sugar mixed.