Description
Indulge in the tropical delight of Easy Pineapple Coconut Quick Bread, a moist and flavorful treat that combines the luscious sweetness of crushed pineapple and the rich taste of coconut. This quick bread is incredibly easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice for breakfast, dessert, or a delightful snack.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons coconut extract
- 1 (8 oz) can crushed pineapple (do not drain)
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat together the butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla and coconut extracts.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture while mixing until just combined. Fold in the crushed pineapple and 1 cup shredded coconut gently.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle with remaining coconut. Tent loosely with foil to prevent burning.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cooling completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg