3 1/2 c. sifted flour
3 c. sugar (or 2 cup white sugar and 1 c. brown sugar)
2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 1/2 tsp. salt
4 large eggs
1 c. vegetable oil
2/3 c. water
2 c. canned pumpkin
3/4 c. walnuts

In a bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Break eggs into mixture. Add the oil and water. Mix until all ingredients are combined. Add pumpkin and mix. Don't overmix. Pour batter into 2 pans (10 1/4 x 3 5/8 x 2 5/8). Sprinkle chopped walnuts over top.

Bake at 325°F for 1 1/2 hour. Turn out on rack to cool.