Orange Pound Cake

1. 1

   Grease a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan; dust with flour.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, beat butter.

3. 3

   Add sugar gradually, beating until light and fluffy.

4. 4

   Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.

5. 5

   In a separate bowl, stir together flour and baking powder.

6. 6

   Gradually beat flour mixture into the butter and egg mixture just until blended.

7. 7

   Stir in orange zest and orange juice; fold in pecans and dates.

8. 8

   Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.

9. 9

   Bake at 350* degrees for 45 to 55 minutes, or until cake testes done.

10. 10

    Cool in pan on a rack; remove from pan to rack to cool completely.

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