Orange Slice Cake
["1 c. butter", "2 c. sugar", "4 eggs", "1/2 c. buttermilk", "3 1/2 c. flour", "1 tsp. soda", "1 lb. chopped dates", "1 lb. orange slice candy, chopped", "2 c. chopped nuts", "1 can coconut", "1/2 lb. candied cherries"]
["Cream butter and sugar until smooth.", "Add eggs; beat after each addition.", "Dissolve soda in buttermilk and add to mixture. Place flour in a large bowl.", "Add dates, candy and candied cherries.", "Stir and coat each piece; add flour mixture and coconut to creamed mixture.", "This makes a stiff dough.", "Put in greased and floured tube pan.", "Bake at 250\u00b0 for 2 1/2 hours or until straw comes out dry.", "Mix 1 cup fresh orange juice with 2 cups confectioners sugar.", "Pour over cake."]
["butter", "sugar", "eggs", "buttermilk", "flour", "soda", "dates", "orange slice candy", "nuts", "coconut", "candied cherries"]