1/2 c. salad oil
2 eggs
1/3 c. water
1 1/4 c. sugar
1 c. mashed cooked pumpkin
1 2/3 c. self-rising flour
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. chopped pecans
1/2 c. chopped candied cherries

Combine oil, eggs, water and pumpkin in a mixing bowl; set aside.

Combine flour, sugar, nutmeg and cinnamon. Add to pumpkin mixture, beating until smooth. Fold in cherries and pecans. Spoon into a greased and floured loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until done. This is better the second or third day.