🍍🥥 Coconut–Pineapple Loaf Cake
✨ Description
This Coconut–Pineapple Loaf Cake is soft, buttery, and naturally moist thanks to juicy pineapple and rich coconut milk. It has a perfect balance of sweetness and light tang, finished with a delicate coconut glaze or toasted coconut topping. It’s like a slice of sunshine—perfect with tea or as a light dessert.
🧾 Ingredients
For the cake
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
½ cup butter (softened)
¾ cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup crushed pineapple (well-drained) 🍍
½ cup coconut milk 🥥
½ cup shredded coconut
Optional glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tbsp coconut milk or pineapple juice
½ tsp vanilla
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat
Oven to 175°C (350°F)
Grease and line a loaf pan
2. Mix dry ingredients
In a bowl, whisk:
Flour
Baking powder
Baking soda
Salt
3. Cream butter & sugar
Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy
Add eggs one at a time
Mix in vanilla
4. Add wet ingredients
Stir in crushed pineapple and coconut milk
5. Combine
Gradually mix in dry ingredients
Fold in shredded coconut
Do not overmix
6. Bake
Pour batter into pan
Bake 50–60 minutes
Toothpick should come out clean
7. Cool & glaze
Cool completely before adding glaze
Drizzle glaze and sprinkle toasted coconut
💡 Tips for Best Results
Drain pineapple well to avoid soggy cake
Use room-temperature ingredients
Toast coconut for extra flavor
Let cake rest—it tastes better after a few hours
🍽️ Serving Ideas
With tea or coffee ☕
Light dessert after meals
With whipped cream or yogurt
🌱 Variations
Healthier Version
Use less sugar
Swap part of flour for whole wheat
Dairy-Free
Use oil instead of butter
Coconut milk already works perfectly
Extra Tropical
Add mango or lime zest 🍋
❓ Q & A
Q1: Can I use fresh pineapple?
Yes:
Finely chop and drain well
Q2: Why is my cake dense?
Too much liquid
Overmixing batter
Q3: Can I make muffins?
Yes:
Bake 18–25 minutes
Q4: How long does it last?
Room temp: 2 days
Fridge: 4–5 days
Q5: Can I freeze it?
Yes:
Wrap tightly
Freeze up to 2 months
Q6: Can I skip coconut?
Yes, but it will lose some texture and flavor
Q7: How do I make it extra moist?
Don’t overbake
Add a bit more pineapple.