Pumpkin Cake

by Nancy

1/2 c. shortening

2 c. flour

3 t. baking powder

1/2 t. salt

1/2 t. ginger

1/2 t. nutmeg

1/2 t. cinnamon

1/2 c. chopped nuts

1 c. pumpkin

3/4 c. milk

2 eggs

1/2 t. baking soda

Cream shortening.  Add sugar and cream thoroughly.  Blend in well-beaten eggs.  Sift  flour and other dry ingredients.  Mix pumpkin, milk, spices and soda.  Add flour and pumpkin mixture alternately.  Blend in nuts.  Pour into well-greased and floured pans. Bake at 350ºF. for 25-30 minutes.