4 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
20 oz can crushed pineapple, drained
1/4 cup pineapple juice (from crushed pineapple)
1/2 tsp orange zest
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries
1/2 cup chopped macadamia or other nuts (optional)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp coconut extract
1 tsp orange extract
3 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup flaked coconut
Beat eggs slightly. Stir in oil and sugar. Add extracts, pineapple juice and orange zest.
In separate bowl, sift together flour, salt, soda, and cinnamon. Add to egg mixture and mix just until ingredients are moistened. Gently stir in crushed pineapple, coconut, maraschino cherries, and nuts. do not over-stir or bread will be very heavy.
Pour batter into greased and floured medium loaf pans (approx. 7"x4") Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes or until inserted toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool in pan for 10 minutes then remove.
Amanda Elmer
