2/3 c. of shortening
2 2/3 c. sugar
2 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cloves
1 c. of chopped pecans or walnuts, optional
1 c. raisins, optional
4 eggs
2/3 c. water
1 c. wheat flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cardamon, optional

Grease and flour 2 (5 x 9) loaf pans. Cream together shortening and sugar. Beat in eggs. Add pumpkin and water; stir until blended and then add all dry ingredients and mix well. Fold in nuts and raisins if desired. Pour into pans. Bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees. Cool 10 minutes and then turn out on rack to cool.