Orange Cake

1 orange
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup dates or raisins
1/2 cup nuts, chopped
1/2 cup margarine
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Juice orange. Add 1/2 cup sugar to juice. Cook to thin syrup. Set aside.

Grind orange rind and pulp with dates in food mill. Set aside.

Prepare nuts and set aside.

Cream margarine and 1 cup sugar. Add eggs. Sift together dry ingredients. Add alternately with buttermilk. Add vanilla extract, fruit and nuts. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40 to 45 minutes in a greased and floured Bundt, loaf or tube pan. Pour syrup over cake while warm.

We hope you enjoy your freshly made Orange Cake. This recipe came from Cakes's, if you'd liked this recipe, there may be many others you'll find delicious as well.