Thoroughly combine in one bowl:

1 1/2 cups sugar
1 2/3 cups flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. soda
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 cup salad oil
1/2 cup water
1 cup pumpkin
2 eggs

Pour into greased loaf pan and bake 1 hour at 350ºF.