Hawaiian Banana Bread

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup softened butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 very ripe banana, mashed
• 1 cup crushed pineapple (undrained)
• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Shredded coconut flakes (quantity as desired)

Instructions:

1. Preparation:
   • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients:
   • In a large bowl, use a mixer to cream together the softened butter and sugar until the mixture becomes fluffy.
   • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Add Fruits:
   • Stir in the mashed banana and the crushed pineapple.
4. Prepare Dry Ingredients:
   • In a separate medium-sized bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
   • Add the sifted dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined.
6. Add Coconut Flakes:
   • Gently stir in the shredded coconut flakes.
7. Baking:
   • Pour the batter into a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan.
   • Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Final Touch:
   • Once baked, remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for a few minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy your delicious homemade banana pineapple bread!