Reviewed: Feb. 1, 2012

Three stars because its definitely unique! I thought, with the addition of much more spice, it was a tasty and moist quick bread. Had left over baked beans from dinner and decided to make a loaf of this bean bread. It may be psychological but I felt like it had a grainy texture, reminiscent of added fiber. A quick recipe worth trying.

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cclno96

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Jun. 27, 2011

Family loved it! Said it tasted like a dessert spice cake.

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xsomber_resplendencex

Cooking Level: Beginning

Reviewed: Aug. 29, 2010

Does this really turn out as good as you think it would? No.....it's BETTER. I don't use two cups of sugar, one is plenty and I also use butter or margerine instead of vegetable oil. Instead of just cinnamon, I'll add two teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice and I soak my raisins in hot juice or rum (making sure to drain them well) before adding them to the batter. It is one of those spice cakes where people remark on "OMG, this is SO good....how did you make it?" and then once they find out, they HAVE to make it themselves so they can fool someone else. This is also good as cupcakes with a Cream Cheese Frosting. GREAT for White Trash Parties!

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Sarah Jo

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Seattle, Washington, USA

Living In: Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 26, 2010

I made this cake on April Fool's day for my work and it was GOBBLED down pronto! I had put a sign up saying..."can you guess the secret ingredient?" and everyone was coming up to me wanting to know what it was! Great way to get fiber! Thank You!

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claire

Reviewed: May 10, 2009

Yes, just like everyone else, I too was skeptical. But let me tell you all, delicious!!! Don't change a thing. Follow the recipe and it will turn out great. I have a pet peeve, when people don't follow the recipes and change things around then give less than 5 stars, it makes me mad. Very good cake. I made the 2 loaves. Tastes like a pumpkin type flavor. I will definately make it again and again. Thanks for the submission.

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D'Borah

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Feb. 2, 2009

Awesome! Banana/Zucchini/Pumpkin bread-ish. Kinda on the sweet side, but great texture, color, and flavor. I wish I had the cans because that would just add to the class of the whole thing.

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The Carver Clan

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Jan. 29, 2009

Very interesting. I was looking for stuff to do to use up my baked beans and came across this and knew even if it turned out horrible I had to try it. It's actually really good. I used Heinz baked beans in tomato sauce. I ran out of white sugar, so it ended up being about 1.33 of white, and another third of brown. It made 4 mini loafs and 6 muffins. I was a little weary tasting it knowing what had gone in, but it's quite good. The rains are a good addition as well. It doesn't look like the main picture, but more like the ones other people have uploaded of a very light bread.

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akajb

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Living In: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Reviewed: Jan. 21, 2009

I disagree w/the reviewer that said the point of this bread isour health. the point is for it to taste good and give pleasure. If you make it as written it will do just that and when you reveal to people what is actually in it you get to giggle at their surprised looks.

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EMERALDCITYJEWEL

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Auburn, Washington, USA

Living In: Kenmore, Washington, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 19, 2009

Made this with some substitutions. Used whole wheat flour, beans in tomato sauce (it's all we had and eat) splenda and mostly applesauce with maybe 3 tb of oil. Also added more cinnamon than called for, and some nutmeg. Cake was very good and will make again, with some more revisions. I will add quite a bit more seasoning next time - cinnamon, nutmeg, pumpkin pie etc. This made 2 - we added nuts to one. It was our favourite so will add more nuts next time.

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