2 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. each: cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg
1 tsp. grated orange peel
3 1/2 c. flour (all-purpose)
2/3 c. cooking oil
1 c. water
1 (17 oz.) can pumpkin
4 eggs
1 c. pecan pieces
1/2 c. maraschino cherries

In large bowl, combine all dry ingredients. Then add remaining ingredients except pecans and cherries. Mix well. Stir in pecans and cherries. Pour into 3 greased loaf pans.

Bake at 325°F for 1 hour. Serve cooled or warm with butter.