1/2 c. vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 c. pumpkin
1 2/3 c. sifted flour
1 1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. candied cherries
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Combine oil, eggs, 1/3 cup of water and the pumpkin. Sift together the next 6 ingredients. Gradually beat into first mixture. Stir in cherries and nuts. Pour into greased and floured 9 x 5 x 3 inch or 7 x 3 x 2 1/4 inch loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until done.