Honey Butter Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread: A Southern Classic
This Honey Butter Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread is a rich, moist, and nutty Southern treat. Packed with crunchy pecans and warm cinnamon, it’s the perfect comfort food for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Topped with a honey butter glaze, every bite is irresistibly delicious!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8-10 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
🔹 For the Bread:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 ½ cups chopped pecans
🔹 For the Honey Butter Glaze (Optional):
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat and Prepare:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and lightly flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract and buttermilk until smooth.
3️⃣ Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
- Fold in chopped pecans.
4️⃣ Bake:
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
5️⃣ Prepare Honey Butter Glaze (Optional):
- In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, honey, and vanilla extract.
- Brush warm glaze over the cooled bread for extra flavor.
6️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!
- Slice and serve with extra honey butter or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
✅ Use fresh pecans for the best nutty flavor.
✅ Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread light and tender.
✅ For muffins, bake at 350°F for 18-22 minutes instead.
✅ To store, keep in an airtight container for 3 days at room temperature or freeze for up to 2 months.