Ingredients

  • 1 c. margarine
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 c. buttermilk
  • 1 lb. orange slices, cut up fine
  • 1 (4 oz.) can flaked coconut
  • 1/2 lb. dates, cut fine
  • 2 c. broken pecans
  • 1 Tbsp. grated orange peel

Method

  • Combine sugar and butter.
  • Stir in eggs.
  • Add soda to buttermilk; add alternately with dry ingredients.
  • Add orange slices, coconut, dates, pecans and orange peel.
  • Mix well.
  • Turn mixture into greased 10-inch tube pan.
  • Bake for 2 hours in a 300° oven.