Hawaiian Loaf
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Yield: 2 loaves
Ingredients:
- 1 cup margarine
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 banana, mashed
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
- 2 cups flaked coconut
Instructions:
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Preparation:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9x5x3 inch loaf pans. -
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Mixing the Batter:
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. -
Adding Eggs and Banana:
Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is well incorporated. Stir in the mashed banana. -
Combining Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. -
Incorporating Dry Ingredients:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing just until smooth. -
Adding Pineapple and Coconut:
Fold in the drained crushed pineapple and flaked coconut until evenly distributed in the batter. -
Baking:
Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pans. Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaves comes out clean. -
Cooling and Serving:
Allow the loaves to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. -
Enjoying Your Hawaiian Loaf:
Slice and serve this delightful Hawaiian Loaf either warm or at room temperature. It’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet treat any time of the day!
This Hawaiian Loaf recipe yields two moist and flavorful loaves, filled with tropical goodness from pineapple and coconut, making it a favorite for all occasions.
