3 cups sugar
1 cup oil
4 eggs
2/3 cup apple cider or water
2 cups (1 smaller can) of pumpkin
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp vanilla
2 tsp baking soda
3 1/2 cups flour
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Mix flour and baking soda in a small bowl. Mix everything else in a large bowl and then gently add flour mix. Do not over mix. Pour into two greased loaf pans and bake at 350 for one hour. If you use a baking dish, just keep an eye on the time – since it will bake more quickly.