1 2/3 c. flour
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/2 c. butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 c. canned pumpkin
1/3 c. water
1/2 c. pecans, chopped

USE AN ELECTRIC MIXER. Sift dry ingredients and set aside. Cream butter and sugar well. Add eggs and beat. Add flour mixture, water, and pumpkin alternately by thirds. Add nuts.

Pour into greased and floured 9 x 5 x 3 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees about 60 minutes until top springs back and toothpick comes out clean. Cool and serve with whipped topping.