1 c. mashed yams
1/2 c. vegetable oil
1/3 c. water
2 eggs
1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. finely chopped pecans
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. grated fresh lemon rind
1/2 tsp. mace
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. soft butter
1/2 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp. grated fresh lemon rind
1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp. milk

Combine yams, oil, water, and eggs in a large mixing bowl; beat until smooth. Mix flour, sugar, pecans, soda, lemon rind, spices and salt; gradually stir into yam mixture. Pour batter into a greased 9x5x3 inch loaf pan or 3 miniature loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 60 or 70 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center.

For small loaves, bake 40 or 45 minutes or toothpick test. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Invert on wire rack. Frost with remaining ingredients.