1 1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. oil
2 eggs
1 c. pumpkin
3 1/2 c. flour
4 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. evaporated milk
1 tsp. vanilla

Combine sugar, oil, eggs, and pumpkin in a large bowl. Beat well. Combine flour, baking powder, spices, and salt to sugar mixture alternately with milk. Beat well after each. Beat in vanilla last. Heat oil to 360 degrees. Drop batter in oil about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Drain and roll in cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar.