Neb'S Orange Cake
["2 c. flour, sifted", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. soda", "1/2 c. shortening", "2 eggs", "1 c. sugar", "1/2 c. chopped nuts", "1 c. chopped dates, dust lightly with flour", "2/3 c. buttermilk", "2 Tbsp. grated orange rind", "juice from 1 large orange or 2 small oranges", "1/2 c. sugar"]
["Grease tube pan (medium size) or loaf pan and place wax paper in the bottom.", "Grease again and dust lightly with flour.", "Shake out excess flour.", "Mix sugar, shortening, eggs and orange rind; add buttermilk and flour, soda and salt.", "Add nuts and dates."]
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