2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ginger
1/2 c. dark molasses
1 c. pumpkin
1/2 c. shortening
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. grated orange rind
3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 c. walnuts

Sift first 6 ingredients. Combine pumpkin and molasses. Cream shortening, vanilla, orange rind and sugar until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time. Beat after each. Add dry and liquid ingredients alternately, a little at a time. Stir in walnuts.

Bake at 350°F for 55 to 65 minutes.