Pineapple Coconut Bread
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4.8
Pineapple Coconut Bread
Description
The Pineapple Coconut Bread features a moist, sweet crumb built from basic baking ingredients enhanced by tropical elements. Butter and sugar are creamed until fluffy forming a light base, then eggs are added to bind and enrich the loaf. A mixture of flour, baking soda, and salt provides structure and leavening. Sour cream adds moisture and tenderness while crushed pineapple delivers juicy sweetness and subtle acidity.
Sweetened shredded coconut is toasted before mixing to deepen its flavor and add a subtle crunch. Part of the coconut is incorporated into the batter, and the remaining flakes top the loaf for a golden, textured crust. The bread bakes at a moderate temperature for over an hour to ensure thorough cooking and a nicely browned exterior.
This bread works well as a breakfast treat, snack, or light dessert. Its natural sweetness and tropical notes pair nicely with coffee or tea. It can be sliced and served plain or with a spread of butter.
Ingredients
- 2 cups coconut sweetened shredded
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large egg
- 1 cup sour cream
- 20 ounces pineapple drained well, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees and spray a loaf pan with baking spray.
- Spread coconut on a baking sheet and bake for 6 to 10 minutes shaking the tray occasionally.
- In your stand mixer add the butter and sugar and cream on high speed until light and fluffy for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the flour, baking soda, and salt into a bowl and whisk together until well mixed.
- Add eggs, one at a time until fully combined then add in the flour mixture and the sour cream alternating in batches (1/3 of the amount each time).
- Gently add in the pineapple and 1 cup of the coconut flakes with a spatula.
- Add the batter to the loaf pan then sprinkle the top with the remaining coconut.
- Bake for 65 to 70 minutes or until the cake is cooked through (test with a toothpick).
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 360 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 360kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 173mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 220IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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