This was served at Carol and Wes Wilson’s wedding reception.

INGREDIENTS

• ¾ c. orange juice
• ¼ c. boiling water
• 1 c. (8 oz) chopped dates
• 2 T. melted shortening
• 1 t. vanilla
• 1 beaten egg
• 2 c. sifted flour
• ¼ t. salt
• 1 t. baking powder
• ½  t. soda
• 1 c. sugar
• 1 c. chopped nuts
• 1 ½ T. grated orange peel

Pour juice in bowl, add hot water.  Add beaten egg, melted shortening, dates and vanilla.  Add dry ingredients which have been sifted.  Beat well.  Add chopped nuts and orange peel.  Bake at 350 for 1 hour.