2 c. granulated sugar
1 c. vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 (16 oz.) can pork & beans, drained
2 c. all purpose flour
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. raisins
1/2 c. chopped nuts (opt.)
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a large bowl, mix sugar, oil, eggs and beans, beating until smooth. In a separate bowl, combine next 4 ingredients. Add to bean mixture, stirring just until combined. Stir in raisins and vanilla. Fill 5 greased and floured 16 ounce cans two-thirds full with batter. Place cans on a baking sheet and bake 45 to 50 minutes, testing for doneness with a toothpick. Cool completely on a wire rack before removing from cans. Bread may also be baked in 2 (8 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 2 3/4") loaf pans at 325 degrees for 50 to 55 minutes.