4 eggs, beaten
1 c. vegetable oil
2 c. pumpkin
3 1/3 c. sifted flour
2 1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
3/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. candied cherries, cut up or dates, or both
1/2 c. nuts

Combine beaten eggs, oil, 2/3 cup water and pumpkin. Sift together dry ingredients. Beat into first mixture until smooth. Add cherries, or dates and nuts. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Makes 2 large loaves.