1 c. golden seedless raisins
1 c. boiling water
3 eggs
1 c. oil
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 (1 lb.) can pork and beans
2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3 c. sifted flour
1 c. coarsely chopped nuts (walnuts are good)

Mix raisins and boiling water together; set aside. Combine eggs, oil, sugar, add pork and beans, vanilla, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Mix well by hand with a wooden spoon, not a mixer (that will break up the beans). Add flour; fold in raisins and raisin liquid, along with nuts. Bake in two greased loaf pans until cakes test done. Bake at 325 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes.