Pineapple Bread
The Spruce / Loren Runion
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) | |
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330 | Calories |
19g | Fat |
37g | Carbs |
4g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 8 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 330 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 19g | 25% |
Saturated Fat 8g | 42% |
Cholesterol 83mg | 28% |
Sodium 259mg | 11% |
Total Carbohydrate 37g | 14% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 6% |
Protein 4g | |
Calcium 79mg | 6% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
Quick breads are true to their name—they're quick and easy, perfect for any day of the week. This pineapple bread is no exception. Somewhere between a moist cake and a sweet bread, the loaf only takes a few simple ingredients to make.
This dense, moist, and tropical tasting pineapple bread is easy to make and even better the day after it is made. You'll have it mixed up in less than 20 minutes and your house will fill with delicious aromas as it bakes. If you love pineapple, this recipe is a must.
Pineapple bread is perfect for tea time, but can also be served as a sweet breakfast or brunch item or an afternoon snack. Take a loaf to a potluck or bake sale or wrap it up give it as a tasty gift. Top with a little custard sauce or caramel sauce and fresh pineapple and serve as a simple but delicious dessert.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (canned, drained)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup walnuts (chopped and lightly toasted)
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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Preheat the oven to 350 F. Grease and flour a loaf pan.
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Cream the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and blend well after each addition.
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Stir in the pineapple.
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Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together.
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Stir in the nuts.
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Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until moistened. Do not over mix.
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Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
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Bake for 50 to 65 minutes, or until risen, browned, and a toothpick comes out clean.
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Let cool for a few minutes in the pan before turning out onto a cooling rack. Let cool completely before slicing, serving, and storing.
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Recipe Variations
- For a healthier cake, replace half or all of the flour with white whole wheat flour.
- Add a little spice with a pinch of nutmeg or cloves.
- Add up to a teaspoon of vanilla or coconut extract for extra sweet flavor.
- For a more dessert-like pineapple bread, top with a simple vanilla glaze, drizzle with a sweet and tart lemon glaze, or simply dust with powdered sugar.
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