How To Make A Pineapple And Coconut Loaf. With Summer just around the corner, it has me thinking of picnics in the park and eating food in the garden.
Today I am sharing a loaf recipe that is full of Summer fruits and would be perfect for making and sharing in the long warm evenings.
There’s something quietly magical about the pairing of pineapple and coconut. It instantly conjures images of warm breezes, sun-washed kitchens, and the kind of desserts that feel like a mini escape, even if you’re just standing barefoot at your worktop.
This Pineapple and Coconut Loaf is exactly that kind of treat: simple, comforting, and just tropical enough to feel special without being fussy.
Recipes and image courtesy of Del Monte Europe.
Hello friends, so how are you today?
Fancy making a pineapple and coconut Loaf?
How To Make A Pineapple And Coconut Loaf:
Loaf cakes have a way of fitting into every moment of the day. They’re perfect sliced thick for breakfast with coffee, tucked into a lunchbox, or served slightly warm as an easy dessert.
This one leans into that versatility while delivering big flavour.
Juicy pineapple keeps the crumb tender and moist, while coconut adds a gentle nuttiness and a soft chew that makes each bite interesting.
It’s not overly sweet, not overly rich, just balanced, golden, and incredibly moreish.
So how perfect would this treat be for picnics, cake for after a BBQ, weekend snacks or lunchbox treats too?
How To Make A Pineapple And Coconut Loaf:
What I love most about this loaf is how approachable it is. No fancy techniques, no hard-to-find ingredients.
It’s the kind of recipe you can pull together on a whim, maybe when you’ve got a can of pineapple waiting in the cupboard or a bag of coconut you keep meaning to use.
Yet the result feels bakery-worthy, especially when the edges turn beautifully golden and your kitchen fills with that unmistakable toasted coconut aroma.
Ingredients:
- 280g plain flour
- 150g sugar
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- ½ tsp. salt
- 2 medium eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 80ml vegetable oil
- 1 435g can Del Monte® Pineapple Chunks in Juice
- 20g shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 banana, mashed
- 30g sliced almonds
How To Make A Pineapple And Coconut Loaf:
1. Firstly, preheat oven to 160oC/140oC Fan, Gas Mark 3. Lightly coat a 9×5-inch non-stick loaf tin with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
2. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl and set aside.
3. Whisk together the eggs, oil and vanilla in a medium bowl; stir in the banana and pineapple chunks with the juice. Add to the flour mixture. Stir just until dry ingredients are moistened. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle with the coconut and almonds.
4. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes or until a knife inserted in the centre comes out almost clean. Let the loaf stand for 10 minutes before removing from the tin and leave to cool completely on a wire rack.
Last but not least, enjoy.
How To Make A Pineapple And Coconut Loaf:
Whether you’re baking for a casual get-together, a cozy weekend at home, or simply because you’re craving something bright and comforting, this Pineapple and Coconut Loaf delivers.
It’s sunshine in slice form easy, unfussy, and guaranteed to make you pause for just a moment and savoUr it.
Recipes and image courtesy of Del Monte Europe.
So what do you think about this recipe? How yummy? Do you also fancy trying this cake loaf?
Let me know if you get to try it. Try now or pin for Summer. So what do you think? Fancy trying any of these recipes?
Also how about trying out these Fruit Cocktail Cake Bars OR How To Make Peach Bites too?
Firstly, Fruit Cocktail Cake Bars.
These cake bars are easy to make and contain tinned fruit so you can make them at any time of the year.
Also, Get the Recipe Here: Fruit Cocktail Cake Bars.
Peach Bites:
Secondly, Peach Bites.
These bite-sized puff pastries are filled with peach slices cut into chunks and topped with mascarpone cheese. How yummy!?
Also, Get the Recipe Here: Peach Bites.
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