ORANGE SLICE CAKE

1 c. margarine
2 c. sugar
4 eggs (lg.)
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. soda, dissolved in buttermilk
3 1/2 c. plain flour
1 box chopped dates
1 lb. orange slice candy (cut in sm. pieces)
1/4 lb. candied red cherries
1 can coconut
1 c. black walnuts, chopped
1 c. pecans, chopped

Cream margarine, sugar and eggs, 1 at a time. Add flour with buttermilk alternately. Roll nuts, candy, cherries and dates in 1/2 cup flour. Add coconut, then add to batter and mix well. Bake in tube pan at 275 degrees for 2 1/2 hours. Mix 1 cup fresh orange juice and 2 cups powdered sugar. Pour over cake while hot. Cool in pan overnight.