Pineapple Coconut Bread
Pineapple Coconut Bread is a tender loaf combining shredded sweetened coconut, crushed pineapple, and sour cream for moistness and tropical flavor. Toasted coconut sprinkled on top adds texture and aroma. The batter is creamed with butter and sugar before folding in crushed pineapple and coconut for a balanced sweet and fruity quick bread.
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
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 360
% 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.