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ORANGE SLICE CAKE 1 c. margarine 2 c. sugar 4 eggs 2 Tbsp. grated orange rind 4 c. flour 2 c. nuts (pecans) 1 c. buttermilk 1 tsp. soda 1 (8 oz.) pkg. dates 1 (16 oz.) pkg. orange slices 2 c. coconut Cut orange slices in small pieces, also dates. Cream together margarine and sugar; add eggs. Beat well and add orange rind. Mix soda with buttermilk. Next add flour, dates, pecans and orange slices. Bake in greased and floured pan for 40 to 45 minutes at 325 degrees. Check with toothpick. While still hot, pour orange syrup over cake. Orange Syrup: 2 c. sugar 1 c. orange juice Heat slowly until sugar is melted. Let come to a boil. Pour over cake; pull cake from edges of pan and pour over hot cake. |
