Ingredients

  • 1 c. packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 c. shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 c. canned pumpkin
  • 1/4 c. milk
  • 2 c. plain milk
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp. soda
  • 1/4 tsp. cloves
  • 1/2 c. chopped nuts

Method

  • Cream together brown sugar and shortening until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well.
  • Stir in pumpkin and milk.
  • Mix thoroughly flour, baking powder, salt, ginger, soda and cloves.
  • Stir in pumpkin mixture.
  • Beat for 1 minute with electric mixer.
  • Add nuts.
  • Turn into greased 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.
  • Bake at 350° for 55 to 60 minutes.
  • Remove from pan.
  • Cool. Wrap and store overnight.