1/2 c. butter, softened
3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 tsp. grated orange rind
2 c. all-purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
3/4 c. orange juice
1/2 c. chopped pecans
2 1/2 tsp. orange juice
1/2 c. sifted powdered sugar

Cream butter; gradually add 3/4 cup sugar, beating well. Add the beaten eggs and grated orange rind; mix well.

Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with 3/4 cup orange juice, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix well after each addition. Stir in pecans. Pour into a greased 9x5x3 inch loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.

Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely. Combine 2 1/2 teaspoons orange juice and powdered sugar; drizzle over loaf. Yield: 1 loaf.