Description
Tropical Pineapple Coconut Bread brings Caribbean sunshine to your kitchen with its luscious blend of sweet pineapple and rich coconut. Moist crumb and golden exterior promise delightful flavor that transports you to island paradise with each delectable slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup crushed pineapple with juice
- 1 mashed ripe banana
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup (113 grams) softened butter
- 2 large eggs
Dry and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly coat a 9 x 5 inch (23 x 13 centimeters) loaf pan with butter or non-stick cooking spray to ensure easy removal.
- Using an electric mixer, cream the softened butter and sugar together until the mixture achieves a pale, airy consistency with notable volume.
- Incorporate eggs individually, thoroughly blending each one into the butter-sugar mixture before adding the next.
- Gently fold mashed banana and crushed pineapple (including its juice) into the creamy mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until fully integrated.
- Delicately fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender texture.
- Sprinkle shredded coconut throughout the batter, distributing evenly with gentle folding motions.
- Transfer the complete batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula to create an even top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 60 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean with no raw batter.
- Remove from oven and let the bread rest in the pan for 10 minutes to stabilize its structure.
- Carefully transfer the bread to a wire cooling rack, allowing it to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Tropical twist transforms classic banana bread into a vibrant, island-inspired treat bursting with pineapple and coconut flavors.
- Ripe bananas contribute natural sweetness and moisture, ensuring a soft, tender crumb that melts in your mouth.
- Gentle folding technique prevents tough bread by keeping the batter light and airy, maintaining delicate texture.
- Shredded coconut adds delightful texture and authentic tropical essence, creating unexpected crunch in every slice.
- Cooling bread completely allows flavors to develop and settle, enhancing overall taste and preventing crumbly consistency.
- Store wrapped tightly at room temperature for 3-4 days or freeze up to 2 months for convenient make-ahead dessert option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 298 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 178 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 62 mg