Orange-Date Cake

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• Pinch of salt
• Grated rind of 2 oranges
• 1 cup sour milk
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup dates, chopped
• 1 cup nuts, chopped
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

1. Mix all together well.
2. Bake in a buttered 13 x 9 inch dish at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
3. Let stand for 5 minutes.
4. Mix the strained juice of 2 oranges with 1 cup granulated sugar.
5. Spread orange-sugar mixture over top of cake.
6. When dry, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.