Ingredients
2 2/3 cups sugar
4 eggs beaten
2/3 cup shortening
2 cups pumpkin
3 1/3 cups flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
2/3 cup dates
2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cloves
2/3 cup water
2/3 cup nuts
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cream sugar and shortening. Add eggs, pumpkin and water. Mix and sift: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices. Add to pumpkin mix. Stir in nuts and dates. Bake for 1 hour.
