Sail away to a tropical island with these easy and delicious sweet tropical pineapple loaves, topped with a sweet glaze and toasted coconut.
Sweet Tropical Pineapple Loaves
Hey everyone! I don’t know about you all, but around this time of year I start to get what I call the vacation blues. Work is crazy, school has started back, and the desire to be lounging on a tropical island somewhere is at an all time high.
While I unfortunately can’t help you or me ACTUALLY go on vacation, (sorry still haven’t scored the lottery yet!)I can certainly make us feel like we’re on vacation with my delicious and easy sweet tropical pineapple loaves.
You guys, these sweet tropical loaves are where it’s at! Craving pineapple? Check! Needing some coconut in your life? Check! A sweet glaze that hits the spot? Check! I made these just last weekend and they were a huge hit in the Owens’ Household. Even my husband being the super picky dessert eater that he is, loved it and kept going back for another slice, or two. 😉
Other than the delicious flavor, one of the things I love most about this dessert is the easy ability to share the love with others! As this recipe makes two whole loaves, it’s so easy to give a couple slices to parents, grandparents, neighbors, friends, and co-workers. In fact, this bread is one of my grandpa’s favorite and both the boys were so eager to deliver it to him! 🙂
Sweet Tropical Pineapple Loaves Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 package yellow cake mix
- 1 can 8 oz crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup flaked coconut
- Glaze:
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 2 tbsp flaked coconut, toasted
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pineapple, milk, eggs, and nutmeg. Incorporate ingredients with spoon for 30 seconds before beating on high with blender for 2 minutes.
- Stir in coconut. Pour into two greased 8 in. x 4 in. x 2 in. loaf pans.
- Bake at 325 for 45-50 minutes. Let bread cool for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Combine sugar and milk in a small bowl and drizzle over bread. Sprinkle with toasted coconut.
Notes
To toast coconut, spread in thin layer on cookie sheet and broil in hot oven for 15-30 seconds. Watch closely to avoid burning.
The addition of crushed pineapple with juice makes it so moist and the hint of nutmeg really brings out all of the delicious flavors making it the perfect treat.
You should definitely “pin” and “yum” this dessert for later and make it this weekend. Actually, on second thought, you should make it stat if you’re really feeling the vacation blues like me! You won’t regret it, promise!
P.S. In case you were wondering what other yummy treats I’ve made, you can check those out over here. 😉
Thanks for stopping by!- Cara
Did someone say pineapple? One of my favorite fruits!!! This looks so fun and delicious!
Mine too! It’s such an easy dessert to throw together that tastes so yummy!
This looks sooo delicious! And way better with a glaze on top. It can totally pass for breakfast, right? haha. Thanks for sharing!!
Yes of course! It has your fruit so totally acceptable! 😉
Cara this looks so good. I always need a new recipe using coconut. Hold on to summer for as long as you can.
Thanks Candy! Hope you’ll give it a try! 🙂
Looks delicious! Will have to try it out this weekend!
Thank-you! Hope you will! It really is soo good! 🙂
I’m not a huge coconut fan but just the pineapple loaf alone sounds amazing! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes
You could easily omit the coconut on top and it’d still be heavenly! 😉
Oh my gosh, this looks yummy! It seems like it would be a nice change from banana bread.
Thank-you! Don’t get me wrong I love a good banana bread but this one definitely is a nice change of pace! 🙂
Looks yummy.. bring old Dad some.. Love you
Already did! lol
oh yeah! was really good. Thanks
Ooh that looks delicious! I love fruity cakes/loaves, but haven’t tried with pineapple.
Thanks! Give it a try, it’s lifechanging! haha 😉
As someone who loves pineapple, I’m surprised to say I’ve never had a loaf like this! Thank you so much for sharing these recipes, Cara!
You’re welcome! I’m a huge fan of pineapple too and this one definitely hits the spot when I’m having a craving! Hope you’ll give it a try sometime! 🙂
I’m not a fan of pineapple or coconut but my mom LOVES both and I’m always trying to surprise her with stuff. I might just make this for her and put a smile on her face one day 🙂
Oh I bet she’d love it! That’s so sweet! 🙂
Absolutely gorgeous and oh so yummy sounding!!
Thank-you!! It’s so good sometimes I’ll even eat it for breakfast! YOLO! 😉
Looks delicious!
Thanks Tracy! 🙂
Holy deliciousness! This would go so quick in my house! Definitely pinning 😀
Green Fashionista
Haha it didn’t last long here either! 😉
I’m allergic to pineapple (boooo!), but this looks so delicious!!
Aw no! Such a bummer 🙁
Oh yum! That looks amazing!
Thanks Katie! It is so flavorful!
This looks delicious! I’m a big fan of pineapple!
Thanks! I am too, Serena! 🙂
This sounds so delicious, thanks for sharing the recipe with us! Hope you have a wonderful week Cara! XO -Kim
You’re welcome! It’s so good I sometimes eat it for breakfast! 😉 Have a great week!
This looks delicious! I love me some pineapple and coconut! Pinned and saved for later! 😉
xo, Lily
Beauty With Lily
Thanks girl! Let me know what you think if you give it a try! 😉
Pineapple and coconut! That sounds so delicious! This really will make up my mood for an entire week! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
It’s the perfect flavor combo! You’re so welcome! 🙂
This. looks. AH-MAZING! I love pineapple!
xo, Amanda
Me too! It’s just the right balance of sweet and tangy! 😉
I need a dish for bible study this weekend – I think I just found it
Oh do let me know if you all love it! 🙂
Wow, this looks so different from anything I’ve seen. It’s got my mouth watering a bit 🙂
It’s really good! Honestly the bread alone minus the iced topping is delicious too! 🙂
These look so yummy! My dad is a huge pineapple fan and always asks for something pineapple for his birthdays. Pinning this to make for him!
Thank-you! Oh I sure hope he loves it! 🙂
YUM! Sans coconut for me, but that’s an easy thing to omit.
My hubs isn’t a huge coconut fan either, so usually I make one loaf with and one without. Super good either way! 😉
That looks so yummy!!!!
Thanks Stephanie! It is such an easy yet delicious recipe! 🙂
OMG this looks SO GOOD!!!
Thank-you! 🙂
This bread looks so good! What a lovely combo, I bet it is so tasty!
Thank-you, it is! It’s even good for breakfast, but don’t ask me how I know that! 😉
This looks beyond amazing!! I love tropical flavors.. pinning!!
Thanks Lauren! 🙂
This looks so delicious! I am a huge fan of anything pineapple!
Thanks Logan! I am too! Add in a sweet drizzle of sugar, and it’s the perfect dessert! 🙂
Ooh yum! This looks like such a great summer treat!
Thanks Rachel! I love this bread so much! 🙂
Love pineapple! This looks easy and delicious!
It’s so easy to put together and pop in the oven! A yummy weekend treat! 🙂
This looks delicious. I love pineapple and coconut, it’s so summery 🙂
Thank-you! Holding onto summer vibes while I can! haha 🙂
YUM! This looks amazing 🙂 I’ll take two slices please… actually make that three with a side of tea 🙂
Thank-you! Right away, girl! 🙂
This looks amazing! I’ve never tried using pineapple in baked goods, but I’ve been seeing it everywhere lately so I’ll need to try!
xoxo http://www.katherineinbrooklyn.com
Thank-you! It’s really delicious! This one with the pineapple juice makes it so moist and yummy! 🙂
This sounds so easy and looks absolutely delicious. I can’t wait to make it…YUM!
Thanks! Hope you enjoy it! 🙂
Cara, I am not supposed to be hungry at 10pm! This post has done me in and I’m going shopping so I can make this recipe tomorrow! I really wish I had seen this early enough to go shopping today! Haha! I cannot wait to try this recipe!
Haha, hope you enjoy it! It really is delicious! 🙂
Oh goodness, this sweet pineapple loaf looks wonderful! I love trying new, delicious recipes, and this one looks like something I’d love! Thank you so much for sharing!!
You’re so welcome! Enjoy! 🙂
This looks so yummy!! I love pineapple and love coconut!! I need to make it.
Xoxo,
Angelle
http://www.dashingdarlin.com
Thanks Angelle! Hope you enjoy it! 🙂
I’m with you on wanting to be on a tropical island — and with this cake 🙂 What great flavors for a sweet treat!
Yes! Wouldn’t that be so nice? Thank-you!
When I read pineapple loaves, I had to stop by. Looks amazing
So glad you did! Thank-you! 🙂
This looks so delicious! I need to copy this recipe. Pineapple is a hit with my family!
Thank-you! Hope you all enjoy it! 🙂
Oh yummy, this sounds so good! And I love that it makes two loaves. So I could probably make us a loaf and then a couple mini loaves for giving away, perfect!
Thank-you! That’s what I like about it too, is you can share it with others! 🙂
oh my HEAVENSSSS! this looks so incredibly good!
Thanks Elle! I think you’d like it! 🙂
Oh my gosh this looks amazing!! I want to eat it right now!
Thank-you! I about want to make another loaf! 😉 lol
This looks absolutely delicious. I can have this for breakfast right? LOL.
Definitely! It has fruit so it’s completely acceptable as a breakfast item! 😉
This looks like the perfect dessert for when family and friends stop by.. or if you just have a sweet tooth craving 😉
Yes, it’d be perfect for either one! 🙂
This looks so yummy!! I am a huge coconut fan so this is right up my ally!
Oh yay! You’d really like this then! 🙂
Looks delicious I love the pineapple banana combo
Thanks Brianna!
These look amazing, and I honestly can’t imagine how good the house smells as this are baking! xx Adaleta Avdic
It smells amazing! My husband came home from work and asked “what’s that amazing smell”? That’s when you know you’ve done good! 😉
Oh this looks so good and simple! Great pictures too 🙂
Thanks Mariah!
Yum yum yum!! I’m definitely sharing this with my mother, this is something she will LOVE. Thanks for sharing!
You’re welcome! Hope she enjoys it!
What an unusual recipe! I’ve never heard of pineapple loaf before but I’d love to try it, it looks delicious!
It’s really tasty Alison! Hope you like it if you try it! 🙂
Looks very yummy!
Thanks Sandra!
WOW! I love making quick breads, especially when they begin with a cake mix. =) This sounds scrumptious for sure. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Weekend Potluck. Please come back again soon.
You’re welcome! Gotta love the simplicity of using cake mixes! It’s one of my favorite treats to have! 🙂
WOW! This lovely recipe has really gotten a lot of attention! SO many great comments. It grabbed our attention at Weekend Potluck too, and is being featured this week. Would love to have you share with us again. Enjoy a great weekend. http://thebetterbaker.blogspot.com/2016/09/angel-biscuits-weekend-potluck-238.html
Thanks so much for the sweet comment and for featuring my recipe! Have a great weekend! 🙂
Hi Cara,
I just found your blog and so happy I did! I love this recipe…can never get enough of pineapple and coconut. Thanks so much for sharing!
I’m a new follower and I’m off to read more of your blog. Stop by and say hi when you can!
Pat
Thanks Pat! So happy you stopped by and enjoyed the recipe! It really is a delicious dessert and very easy to re-create! 🙂
Question: Could this sweet tropical loaf be made in a 9×13 pan? I would love to take this to a potluck but am also wondering if it would cut into squares for serving.
I think you could- but be aware that it’s more of a bread texture than a cake texture, so it could be a little crumbly. Let me know if you try it! 🙂