Orange Slice Cake

• 1 c. butter Crisco
• 2 c. sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 c. buttermilk
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 4 c. plain flour
• 2 Tbsp. orange rind
• 2 c. chopped pecans
• 1 1/2 lb. orange slice candy, chopped
• 1 lb. pitted dates, chopped
• 1 can Angel Flake coconut
• 1 carton cherries (candied)
• 1 pt. fig preserves, drained
• 1 tsp. vanilla

1. Cut candy, nuts and fruits in small pieces.
2. Toss in 1 cup flour.
3. Set aside.
4. Cream shortening and sugar until fluffy.
5. Add eggs one at a time.
6. Add rest of flour alternately with milk; mix well.
7. Add soda, baking powder and salt.
8. Mix all other fruits. Put into well greased tube pan.
9. Bake at 275u0b0 for about 2 1/2 hours.
10. While still hot make glaze using 2 cups orange juice, 2 cups sugar and 1 tablespoon grated orange rind.
11. Simmer at least 1 hour, then pour over cake.

butter, sugar, eggs, buttermilk, baking soda, salt, baking powder, flour, orange rind, pecans, orange slice candy, dates, angel, cherries, preserves, vanilla

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=1027174 (may not work)