Coconut Pineapple Loaf Cake
A moist and tropical loaf cake made with sweet pineapple and shredded coconut, perfect for a light dessert or a snack with tea.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 8-10 slices) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Mix in the sour cream (or Greek yogurt) until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
- Fold in the crushed pineapple and shredded coconut.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- You can add a glaze made of powdered sugar and pineapple juice for extra sweetness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- This cake can be frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: coconut pineapple loaf cake, tropical cake, pineapple bread, coconut dessert