2 2/3 c. sugar
2/3 c. shortening
4 eggs, beaten
1 can pumpkin (16 oz.)
2/3 c. water
3 1/2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
2/3 c. chopped nuts
2/3 c. chopped dates

Cream together sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Stir in eggs, pumpkin and water. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Gradually stir in dry ingredients into pumpkin mixture. Add nuts and dates. Blend well.

Pour into greased two 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pans or 4 round coffee cans. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Cool thoroughly and slice. Freezes well. Great gift.