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 tsp baking powder

- 1/2 tsp baking soda

- 1/4 tsp salt

- 1/4 cup shredded coconut

#### Preparation:

1. **Preheat Oven**:

   - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. **Cream Butter and Sugar**:

   - In a large bowl, use a mixer to cream together the softened butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.

   - Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

3. **Add Banana and Pineapple**:

   - Stir in the mashed banana and the undrained crushed pineapple until well combined.

4. **Combine Dry Ingredients**:

   - In a separate medium-sized bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

   - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.

5. **Add Coconut**:

   - Stir in the shredded coconut flakes.

6. **Prepare Loaf Pan**:

   - Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.

7. **Bake**:

   - Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan.

   - Bake in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.

8. **Cool and Enjoy**:

   - Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.

   - Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Enjoy your delicious homemade Hawaiian Banana Bread with Coconut and Pineapple! It's a perfect treat that brings tropical flavors right to your kitchen.