1/4 c. butter, softened
3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 tsp. grated orange rind
2 c. 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. confectioners' sugar

Combine first 4 ingredients. Sift dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture alternately with orange juice. Mix well, stir in nuts. Pour into greased 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes or until tested done. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove and cool completely.

Combine 2 1/2 teaspoons orange juice and 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, drizzle over loaf. Wrap and store overnight before serving. Makes 1 loaf.