Orange Date Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 c. sour milk
grated rind of 1 orange
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1/2 c. diced dates
2 c. flour

Preparation

Cream shortening, sugar and rest of ingredients, beating slightly after each addition.
Add small amounts of flour at a time.
Beat well.
Blend in dates and nuts.
Bake 1 hour.
While cake is warm, pur over mixture of 1/2 cup sugar and juice of 1 orange.
Bake in tube pan for 1 hour at 350\u00b0.
Let stand at least 4 hours before eating.