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Tropical Pineapple Bread – The Sweet Slice of Sunshine

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  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (8–10 slices)
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This moist and tropical Pineapple Bread is bursting with juicy crushed pineapple and topped with a sweet pineapple glaze for the perfect balance of flavor. Ideal as a fruity breakfast loaf, a bright brunch addition, or a simple summer dessert, this quick bread brings sunshine to your table in every bite.


Ingredients

For the Cake:
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
½ cup half-n-half
¼ cup pineapple juice
1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1¾ cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
1¼ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained (reserve syrup)

For the Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon whole milk
1 tablespoon pineapple juice


Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy using a handheld mixer.
Beat in eggs, half-n-half, pineapple juice, and vanilla until combined.
Add flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing until the batter is smooth.
Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan and tap gently to level.
Scatter half of the crushed pineapple over the batter, then repeat with remaining batter and pineapple.
Bake for 55–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Tent with foil during the last 20 minutes if browning too quickly.
Cool in the pan for 1 hour, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and pineapple juice until smooth.
Drizzle glaze over the cooled bread. Let set, slice, and serve.


Notes

Use canned crushed pineapple in juice (not syrup) for best results.
Add chopped nuts or shredded coconut for extra texture and flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer shelf life.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 270
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg