Pineapple Quick Bread

This Pineapple Quick Bread is wonderfully moist, soft, and lightly sweet, with little pieces of juicy pineapple throughout. It requires no yeast and no kneading, making it an easy homemade treat for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack.

Ingredients

For the Bread

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
½ tsp ground cinnamon
2 large eggs
½ cup vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup crushed pineapple, well drained
½ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans — optional

Optional Glaze

1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tbsp pineapple juice
½ tsp vanilla extract

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.

2. Prepare the Dry Ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk together:

Flour
Baking powder
Baking soda
Salt
Cinnamon

Set aside.

3. Mix the Wet Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, vegetable oil, vanilla, and sour cream until smooth.

Add the well-drained crushed pineapple and mix gently.

4. Combine

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pineapple mixture.

Stir just until everything is combined.

Don’t overmix—a few small lumps are perfectly fine.

Fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans if using.

5. Bake

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.

Bake for approximately 50–60 minutes.

Check the center with a toothpick. It should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

If the top begins browning too quickly, loosely cover it with foil during the final 15 minutes.

6. Cool

Let the bread cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes.

Remove it from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack.

Allow it to cool completely before glazing and slicing.

🍍 Make the Pineapple Glaze

Mix the powdered sugar, pineapple juice, and vanilla until smooth.

Drizzle over the completely cooled bread.

Allow the glaze to set for about 10 minutes before slicing.

⭐ Tips for Perfect Pineapple Bread

Drain the pineapple well so the bread doesn’t become soggy.
Don’t overmix the batter, which can make the loaf dense.
Use room-temperature eggs for a smoother batter.
Let the bread cool before slicing so it holds together properly.
Add toasted pecans or walnuts for a delicious crunch.
For stronger pineapple flavor, replace 1–2 tablespoons of the milk or liquid in other variations with pineapple juice.

🍽️ Serving Ideas

Enjoy slices:

Warm with butter
With cream cheese
Alongside coffee or tea
With whipped cream
With a little extra pineapple glaze

Prep time: 15 minutes
Bake time: 50–60 minutes
Total time: About 1 hour 15 minutes
Yield: 1 loaf (about 10 slices)