3 c. sugar
1 c. cooking oil
4 eggs
3 1/2 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking soda (Arm & Hammer)
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
2-3 c. water
2 c. cooked, mashed sweet potatoes
1 c. nuts (optional)

Combine sugar and cooking oil; beat well. Add eggs and beat. Combine dry ingredients and add to egg mixture alternately with water. Stir in sweet potatoes and chopped nuts. Pour batter into greased tube or loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.