SPICED PINEAPPLE LOAF

1 3/4 cups flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp nutmeg
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup shortening
2 eggs, well beaten
1 cup crushed pineapple, undrained
coconut for garnish

Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a loaf pan.

Sift flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and nutmeg together.

Cream together sugar and shortening. Add eggs and combine.

Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture slowly and blend.

Add crushed pineapple, undrained. Pour into prepared pan; sprinkle with coconut.

Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Cool 15 minutes before serving.