Orange-Pecan Pound Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh grated orange rind
1/2 teaspoon fresh grated fresh lemon rind
1/4 teaspoon orange extract
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup milk

Preparation

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\u00b0 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.