Pumpkin Dessert Ring - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 2/3 c. sifted flour
1 1/3 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/3 c. soft shortening
1/3 c. water
1/3 c. chopped nuts
2/3 c. raisins
1 c. canned or cooked pumpkin
1/4 to 1/3 c. unbeaten egg (1 large)

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Grease well a 2 quart ring mold.
Sift dry ingredients into bowl.
Add shortening, water, nuts, raisins, and pumpkin.
Beat 2 minutes at medium speed with mixer or give 300 vigorous strokes by hand.
Scrape bowl constantly.
Add egg.
Beat 2 more minutes, scraping bowl constantly.
Pour into prepared mold.
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes.
Serve warm with fluffy hard sauce, lemon sauce, or whipped cream.
Yield:
8 portions.