4 (1 lb.) coffee cans
2 1/2 to 2 2/3 c. cooking oil
4 eggs, beaten
2 c. canned pumpkin
2/3 c. water
3 1/3 c. sifted unbleached flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
2/3 c. finely chopped nuts
2/3 c. raisins, soaked in boiling water for 1 minute, drained and dried

Mix first 5 ingredients in large bowl. Sift dry ingredients together. Add raisins, nuts, then add pumpkin mixture and mix until blended. Grease and flour all 4 coffee tins. Pour batter in each and bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 1 1/4 hours.