Orange Liqueur Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Sprinkle pecans in bottom of a greased and floured 10-inch Bundt pan.
2. 2
   Set aside.
3. 3
   Combine remaining ingredients except Glaze in a large mixing bowl.
4. 4
   Beat 30 seconds at low speed of electric mixer, then 2 minutes at.
5. 5
   medium speed.
6. 6
   Pour into prepared pan.
7. 7
   Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour or until a wooden pick inserted in.
8. 8
   center comes out clean.
9. 9
   Cool in pan 10 minutes; remove and let cool.
10. 10
    completely on wire rack.
11. 11
    Using a wooden pick, pierce cake at 1-inch intervals.
12. 12
    Spoon Glaze over cake.
13. 13
    Glaze: Melt butter in heavy saucepan.
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    Stir in orange juice and sugar.
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    Bring to a boil.
16. 16
    Boil 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
17. 17
    Remove from heat and stir in orange peel and liqueur.
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    Makes 1 1/4 cups.