Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons coconut extract
- 1 (8 oz) can crushed pineapple (do not drain)
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each; then add vanilla and coconut extracts until smooth.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Fold in crushed pineapple and one cup of shredded coconut carefully.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle with remaining coconut. Tent loosely with foil.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (68g)
- Calories: 203
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 37mg