- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Lightly grease two 9 x 5 x 3-inch inch loaf pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar, oil, and eggs; beat until smooth.
- Add water and vanilla and beat until well blended.
- Stir in pumpkin and spices.
- In medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder.
- Add dry ingredients to pumpkin mixture and blend just until all ingredients are mixed.
- Add chocolate chips if desire.
- Divide batter between prepared pans.
- Sprinkle candied ginger and nuts over top of mixture.
- Bake until toothpick comes out clean, about 1 hour.
Makes 2 loaves or about 24 servings.
Approximate Nutrient Analysis per serving (based on walnuts and no chocolate chips):
250 calories, 14 g fat, 1.5 g saturated fat, 35 mg cholesterol, 300 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 14 g sugar, 4 g protein
Approximate Nutrient Analysis per serving (based on walnuts and includes chocolate chips):
330 calories, 18 g fat, 4 g saturated fat, 35 mg cholesterol, 300 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 14 g sugar, 5 g protein