Hawaiian Banana Bread

Name: Hawaiian Banana Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 1 loaf
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana; 1/3 cup drained crushed pineapple; 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 65 min. + cooling

Yield 1 loaf

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Our Hawaiian banana bread recipe adds a fruity, tropical twist to the classic banana loaf. Enjoy a slice with softened butter and a crisp-cold beverage.

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup mashed ripe banana
1/3 cup drained crushed pineapple
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs. Stir in banana, pineapple and coconut. Combine dry ingredients; stir into creamed mixture just until combined. Spoon into a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 65-70 minutes or until bread test done. Cool in pan 10 minutes; remove to a wire rack.

This pretty loaf adds a tropical feel to any festive occasion. It's also a great way to use up your extra bananas.

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