MIX
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup oil
1 cup pumpkin
1/2 cup water
2 eggs
1-2/3 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon cloves
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup nuts (optional)
Mix first five ingredients, add rest of dry ingredients, mix thouroughly. Grease and flour 2 loaf pans. Bake approx. 1 hour 15 minutes at 350 degrees F.