Ingredients

  • 13 oz. candied orange slices, chopped
  • 8 oz. dates, chopped
  • 3 oz. flaked coconut
  • 2 c. nuts, broken into 1 c. flour
  • 2 sticks margarine
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 2-1/2 c. flour
  • 1/2 tsp. soda
  • 1/2 c. buttermilk

Method

  • Mix together the orange slices, dates, coconut and nuts, set aside.
  • In mixing bowl cream together the margarine, sugar and eggs.
  • Combine the flour and soda, add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk.
  • When mixed well fold into the first mixture. Grease and flour bundt pan, or spray with Pam.
  • Bake at 300° for 2 hours or bake in 3 two lb. loaf pans.
  • Check loaf pans after 1-1/2 hours with a toothpick to see if they are done.