ORANGE-PECAN POUND CAKE

Steps:

• Using an electric mixer, beat the butter in a mixing bowl on medium speed for about 2 minutes or until soft and creamy.
• Gradually add in the sugar; beat at medium speed 5-7 minutes.
• Add in eggs, one at a time, beating just until the yellow disappears.
• Add in rinds and orange extract, stir to combine.
• In a small bowl, add nuts and 1/4 cup flour; stir to combine; set aside.
• Add remaining flour, baking powder, and salt to a bowl; stir to combine.
• Add flour mixture to butter mixture alternately with milk; begin and end with flour mixture.
• Mix on low speed just until blended after each addition.
• Add in pecans; stir to combine.
• Pour batter into a greased and floured 9x5 inch loaf pan.
• Bake at 325° for 1 hour and 5 minutes or until pick comes out clean.
• Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes.
• Turn out of pan and let cool completely on wire rack.