Orange Slice Cake
["1 c. margarine", "4 eggs", "1/2 c. buttermilk", "2 c. sugar", "1 tsp. soda", "1 c. flaked coconut", "3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour", "1 lb. dates, chopped", "1 lb. orange slice candy, chopped", "2 c. nuts"]
["Cream butter and sugar until smooth.", "Add eggs, one at a time. Add soda to buttermilk; add to mixture.", "Place flour in a large bowl.", "Add dates, orange slices and nuts; stir to coat fruit and candy.", "Add flour mixture and coconut to creamed mixture.", "This makes a very stiff mixture that should be mixed by hands.", "Put in a greased 13 x 9 x 3-inch pan; bake at 250\u00b0 for 2 1/2 to 3 hours."]
["margarine", "eggs", "buttermilk", "sugar", "soda", "flaked coconut", "flour", "dates", "orange slice candy", "nuts"]