4 (1 lb.) coffee cans, greased, floured, lined with wax paper circles
3 1/2 c. flour
3 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 c. chopped nuts
1/4 tsp. ginger
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 can pumpkin OR
2 c. mashed boiled pumpkin
1 c. oil
2/3 c. water
1 c. white raisins
1 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt

Mix sugar and oil. Add eggs (one at a time). Sift dry ingredients and add pumpkin. Mix well, add raisins and nuts. Fill to the 2nd ring of prepared coffee cans. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour. Make a wonderful holiday gift.