1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. oil
2 eggs
1 c. pumpkin (canned or fresh)
1 1/2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. raisins (optional)

1. Grease loaf pan - preheated oven to 350 degrees.

2. Cream eggs, sugar and oil until well blended.

3. Add pumpkin; mix well.

4. Add flour mixture (flour, baking powder, baking soda and spices) to the egg and pumpkin mixture.

5. Fill the greased loaf pan 3/4 full.

6. Bake 1 hour in 350 degree oven.

7. Sprinkle powdered sugar on top when cool if desired.

8. Yield: 1 (9 x 5 inch) loaf.