Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 cup sour cream
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained (reserve 2–3 tablespoons of the juice for the glaze)
For the glaze:
1 to 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons reserved pineapple juice
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Stir in sour cream, then gradually blend in dry ingredients until just combined.
5. Gently fold in crushed pineapple.
6. Pour batter into the prepared pan, leveling the top.
7. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool bread in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Prepare glaze by mixing powdered sugar with reserved pineapple juice until smooth, drizzle over cooled bread. Let glaze set before serving.
Last Step:
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🧈 Ensure cream cheese is softened for a smoother batter consistency.
🍍 Reserve pineapple juice to create a glaze that enhances the bread’s moisture and sweetness.
🥥 For a tropical twist, add shredded coconut or use coconut milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooling: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 28 grams
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 44 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 mg