1. Mix Maida with baking powder, salt and mixed spice powder.
2. Beat butter with sugar till the mixture is light.
3. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Mix in the pumpkin and nuts. Fold in the Maida.
5. Pour the mixture in a greased 8� round cake tin.
6. Bake in a moderate oven (180C) till the cake is done.(about 40 minutes)
7. Turn out on a wire rack and cool completely before cutting.

Serves:6 to 8