3 c. sugar
3 c. flour
4 eggs
1 c. Wesson oil
1 (303) can pumpkin
1/4 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 1/2 tsp. salt
4 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. nutmeg
2 tsp. baking soda
2/3 c. water
1 c. nuts or raisins (optional)

Cream eggs, sugar well. Add oil, pumpkin, soda, then spices. Add water and flour alternating ending with flour. Grease and flour 1 pound coffee can or loaf pan. Fill 2 cans 2/3 full. Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees.