Ingredients

* 3 1/2 cups flour
* 1/2 teaspoons salt
* 2 teaspoons baking soda
* 1 teaspoon nutmeg
* 2 teaspoons cinnamon
* 2 cups canned pumpkin
* 1 cup salad oil
* 2/3 cup water
* 4 eggs
* 3 cups sugar
* Nuts, raisins, or dates may be added

Method

Sift all dry ingredients. Combine all liquids and slowly add to dry ingredients stirring all the time until smooth. Add nuts, and/or raisins if desired. Grease 4 one pound coffee cans and fill half full. Bake at 350 F for one hour.