1/3 c. shortening
1 1/3 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 c. pumpkin (mashed)
1 2/3 c. flour, sifted
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/3 c. vanilla
1/2 c. nuts, chopped

Cream shortening and sugar together. Add eggs, one at a time. Stir in pumpkin. Sift dry ingredients and add alternately with the water. Stir in vanilla and nuts. Turn batter into a greased 9 x 4 x 3 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes or until done. Yields 1 loaf. You can frost with cream cheese.