Ingredients

  • 1 c. butter
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tsp. buttermilk
  • 3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 lb. chopped fine dates
  • 1 lb. orange slice candy, diced
  • 2 c. chopped nuts
  • 1 can flaked coconut

Method

  • Cream the butter and sugar until smooth.
  • Add eggs.
  • Beat well after each addition. Dissolve soda in buttermilk.
  • Add flour and buttermilk alternately to butter mixture. Stir in dates, orange slices and chopped nuts.
  • This makes a very stiff dough. Bake in small loaf pan to serve with tea or punch.