Pumpkin Orange Cake Recipe

• 2 1/2 c. sugar
• 1 c. vegetable oil
• 4 lrg Large eggs
• 1 can (or possibly 16 ounce fresh) pumpkin
• 1 Tbsp. grated orange peel
• 3 c. all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking pwdr
• 1/2 tsp grnd allspice
• 1/8 tsp grnd cloves
• 2/3 c. orange juice
• 1 c. pecan pcs (optional)

Directions