pineapple spiced loaf

Recipe by
Elaine Douglas
Vancouver, BC

This is a recipe from 1960. I made it for my family many times. I prefer to use the all-purpose flour option. It made a slightly firmer loaf.

yield serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For pineapple spiced loaf

  • 2 c
    cake flour or 1 3/4 c. all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp
    cloves
  • 1/4 tsp
    nutmeg
  • 6 Tbsp
    shortening
  • 3/4 c
    white sugar
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1 c
    crushed pineapple with juice
  • shredded coconut

How To Make pineapple spiced loaf

  • 1
    Grease a loaf pan and line with waxed or parchment paper.
  • 2
    Sift together twice and return to sifter first 7 (dry) ingredients.
  • 3
    Cream shortening and sugar. Add 2 well-beaten eggs a little at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • 4
    Add dry ingredients alternately with the crushed pineapple and juice. Combine lightly after each addition. Turn batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle with a little shredded coconut.
  • 5
    Bake in 350 degree F. oven for 1 hour. When done let loaf pan cool on a rack for 15 minutes before turning out. Cool completely before serving.
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