3 1/2 c. plain flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
2/3 c. water
3 c. sugar
1 c. pecans
4 eggs
1 1/2 c. canned pumpkin
1 c. salad oil

Sift dry ingredients together. Quickly add remaining liquid ingredients. Mix only until dry ingredients are soft. Bake in two greased 9 x 5 x 3 inch pans for 1 hour. Let cool 5 minutes.

TOPPING:

2 tbsp. melted butter
2 tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon