Ingredients

  • 3/4 c. butter
  • 2 1/2 c. sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 lb. pumpkin, canned or cooked
  • 2/3 c. water
  • 3 1/2 c. plain flour
  • 2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. ground cloves
  • 2/3 c. chopped nuts
  • 1/2 c. chopped maraschino cherries
  • fresh fruit (optional)
  • cream cheese (optional)

Method

  • Cream together butter and sugar in large mixing bowl; add eggs all at once.
  • Add pumpkin and water, stirring until well blended. In separate bowl, combine remaining ingredients, except nuts and cherries; mix well.
  • Stir dry ingredients into pumpkin mixture, a little at a time, until well blended.
  • Stir in nuts and cherries.