Moist, tropical, bakery-style loaf
This pineapple coconut bread is a soft, tender quick bread bursting with tropical flavor in every slice. Sweet crushed pineapple keeps the loaf incredibly moist, while coconut adds a warm, island-inspired texture that feels like a mini vacation at home. It’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack with coffee—and it comes together with simple ingredients and no yeast. If you love easy quick bread recipes or tropical desserts that feel special but effortless, this loaf checks every box. One bowl, minimal prep, and big flavor make it ideal for busy days.
⏱️ Time Breakdown
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50–55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Servings: 8–10 slices
📝 Ingredients List
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, well-drained
- ½ cup shredded sweetened coconut
- ¼ cup pineapple juice or milk
Optional Topping
- 2 tbsp shredded coconut (for sprinkling on top)
✨ Kitchen Tools You’ll Need
This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free.
- 9×5-inch loaf pan
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Cooling rack
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line the loaf pan with parchment.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk sugars, eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth and glossy.
- Stir in crushed pineapple, coconut, and pineapple juice until evenly mixed.
- Add dry ingredients to wet and fold gently just until no flour streaks remain.
- Pour batter into pan, smooth the top, and sprinkle with coconut if using 🥥
- Bake 50–55 minutes, until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely 🍍✨
💡 Pro Tips
- Drain pineapple well to avoid a soggy loaf—press it lightly with a spoon.
- Extra tropical: Add ¼ cup chopped macadamia nuts or walnuts.
- Storage: Keep tightly wrapped at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.
- Freezing: Wrap slices individually and freeze up to 2 months for easy grab-and-go treats.