Heat oven to 350°F.
In a large bowl, combine sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla and whisk together well. Mix in pumpkin and water and combine thoroughly.
In a medium bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ginger, and cloves.
Add dry mixture to wet mixture and incorporate well without overmixing.
Scoop out batter into muffin tin, filling each spot approximately 2/3 full.
Place in the oven for 20 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
Allow to cool before serving.