Date-Nut Fruitcake Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• 1 cup golden raisins
• 1 cup chopped dates
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 2 tablespoons grated orange zest
• GLAZE:
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 tablespoon grated orange zest