Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease 3 (9x5-inch) loaf pans or 3 (1-pound-size) coffee cans heavily with butter and coat with flour.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, water, and eggs until smooth.

Step 3

Sift in the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking, soda, and salt. Gently mix until streaks of flour disappear. Stir in the chocolate chips and chopped walnuts.

Step 4

Pour the greased containers 1/2 to 3/4 full.

Step 5

Bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the loaves cool in the pans for 15 minutes, before transferring them onto a wire rack to cool completely.