Cozy Pineapple Coconut Bread (Print Version)

A moist tropical loaf combining sweet pineapple and coconut for a comforting breakfast treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
07 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1/4 cup buttermilk or plain yogurt
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Pineapple & Coconut

10 - 1 cup crushed pineapple, well-drained
11 - 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, oil, sugar, buttermilk (or yogurt), and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined. Do not overmix.
05 - Gently fold in the drained pineapple and shredded coconut until evenly distributed.
06 - Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
07 - Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
08 - Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Its like eating a vacation without leaving your kitchen
  • The texture is incredibly moist without being heavy or dense
02 -
  • Overmixing makes tough bread so stop as soon as you dont see dry flour
  • Well-drained pineapple prevents a soggy center
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly
  • Let the loaf cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling