1 3/4 c. sugar
1/3 c. butter
2 eggs
1/3 c. hot water
1 c. pumpkin
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 2/3 c. flour
1 c. nuts
1/2 c. white raisins
1/2 c. dark raisins
1/2 c. currents
1/2 c. dates, chopped

Mix sugar, butter, eggs, water and pumpkin well. Add flour and spices and mix well. Fold in nuts and remaining ingredients. Bake in loaf pans at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Test to see if toothpick comes clean.