Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 lb. orange slice candy, cut up
  • 2 c. chopped walnuts
  • 1 (8 oz.) pkg. chopped dates
  • 1 (3 1/2 oz.) can coconut
  • 1 c. oleo, softened
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 1/2 c. buttermilk
  • 1 c. orange juice
  • 2 c. sifted powdered sugar

Method

  • Combine flour and salt; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine candy, dates, walnuts and coconut.
  • Add 1/2 cup of flour mixture and mix well.
  • In another bowl, cream butter until light. Gradually add sugar.
  • Add eggs one at a time; beat well.
  • Combine soda and buttermilk.
  • Add remaining flour mixture alternately with buttermilk, blending well.
  • Stir in candy mixture, mixing well.