Orange Pound Cake

Directions

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.