Description
A moist and flavorful loaf that blends the tropical tastes of pineapple and coconut, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 can (17 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare loaf pans.
- Toast coconut in the preheated oven for 6-8 minutes, tossing occasionally until golden brown.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; then mix in the sour cream, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
- Gradually mix in the flour until just combined.
- Fold in the crushed pineapple and 1 cup of toasted coconut into the batter.
- Pour the batter into prepared loaf pans and sprinkle the remaining toasted coconut on top.
- Bake for 65-70 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
If the top browns too quickly, cover it loosely with aluminum foil while baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg