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Pineapple Bread

5 from 5 Ratings
Including pineapple juice and crushed pineapple, this easy Pineapple Bread Recipe is delightfully moist and bursting with tropical pineapple flavor in every bite, topped with an irresistible icing!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices

Ingredients

FOR THE CAKE

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter , softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup half-n-half
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 & 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 & 3/4 cups all-purpose flour , spooned and leveled
  • 1 & 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple , drained of all liquid (save the syrup)

FOR THE GLAZE

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon pineapple juice

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9x5 loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang on two sides.
  • In a large bowl using a handheld electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs, half-n-half, pineapple juice, and vanilla. Beat in the flour, baking powder, and salt, until combined.
  • Pour half of the batter in the prepared pan, tapping it on the counter to evenly spread it out. Scatter half of the pineapple over the top.
  • Repeat with the remaining batter and pineapple.
  • Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. (Keep an eye on the bread toward the last 20 minutes of baking and loosely tent with foil if it seems to be over-browning.)
  • Let cool in pan for at least one hour, then remove loaf from pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and pineapple juice and pour over the cooled cake. Let set, slice, and serve!

Notes

Half-n-half. This is located with the other chilled dairy products. If you can't find it, it's merely equal parts whole milk and heavy cream.
Add some coconut. If desired, you can stir some toasted coconut in with the pineapple for an even more tropical flavor.
Cool before adding the glaze. Let the bread cool completely before adding the pineapple glaze, otherwise it will melt on contact.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcal · Carbohydrates: 68g · Protein: 5g · Fat: 15g · Saturated Fat: 9g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g · Monounsaturated Fat: 4g · Trans Fat: 0.5g · Cholesterol: 83mg · Sodium: 177mg · Potassium: 186mg · Fiber: 1g · Sugar: 46g · Vitamin A: 494IU · Vitamin C: 4mg · Calcium: 67mg · Iron: 2mg
Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are very important to you, I would recommend calculating them yourself.

Other Notes

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pineapple bread, pineapple bread recipe