1 c. butter or shortening
3 c. sugar
3 eggs
3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. clove
1 tsp. salt
2 c. pumpkin
Raisins, nuts, sunflower seeds (optional)

In large bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Add eggs and mix well. Mix flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and spices together. Add to sugar mixture. Mix well. Add pumpkin and mix well. Pour into two greased and floured baking loaves. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until firm.