Sift together flour, baking powder, soda, salt and spices. Combine pumpkin, sugar, milk and eggs in mixing bowl. Add dry ingredients and softened butter; mix until well blended. Stir in nuts. Spread in well-greased standard loaf pan. Bake in 350 degree oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Yield: One loaf