Orange-Date Nut Cake

Ingredients (15)

• 1 cup chopped dates
• 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup grated orange zest
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• ORANGE GLAZE:
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract