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Pineapple Quick Bread

An incredibly moist and easy tropical loaf bursting with juicy pineapple and warm cinnamon, topped with an optional coconut glaze.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

Pineapple Bread
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract pure
  • 0.5 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt full-fat, room temperature
  • 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple in juice, NOT drained
  • 0.5 cup shredded sweetened coconut optional
Coconut Glaze (Optional)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 2-3 tbsp coconut milk or regular milk
  • 0.25 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch Loaf Pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the long sides.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl using a hand mixer or stand mixer, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract and sour cream (or yogurt) until combined.
  5. With the mixer on low, gradually add the dry flour mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Using a spatula, gently fold in the entire undrained can of crushed pineapple and the shredded coconut (if using). The batter will be thick.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top. Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Tent with foil if the top browns too quickly.
  8. Cool bread in the pan on a wire rack for 30 minutes, then use parchment to lift it out and cool completely on the rack.
  9. For the glaze: Whisk all glaze ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over the completely cooled loaf. Let set before slicing.

Notes

Bread must cool completely before slicing for best texture. Store wrapped at room temp for 3 days, in the fridge for a week, or freeze for 3 months.