3 c. sugar
1 c. cooking oil
4 eggs
1 lb. can pumpkin
1/2 c. water
3 1/2 c. self-rising flour
3 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1 c. pecans, chopped (optional)

Cream sugar and oil. Add eggs and pumpkin. Mix well. Add dry ingredients alternately with water to creamed mixture. Pour into well-greased pans (1 9x13 inch pan or 2 large loaf pans or 3 small loaf pans). Bake at 350 degrees for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until done. Let stand 10 minutes. Remove from pans and cool.