Orange Slice Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
1/2 c. buttermilk
3 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. soda
4 eggs
1 lb. orange slice candy
1/2 lb. dates
2 c. pecans
1 c. coconut

Preparation

Chop orange slice candy and dates.
Add pecans and coconut. Add 1/2 cup flour and coat.
In large bowl mix sugar and shortening until light, add eggs.
Beat well.
Add flour and soda, beat well, add buttermilk.
Beat well.
Fold in chopped fruit and nuts.
Bake 1 1/2 to 2 hours at 275 degrees.