Description
Cinnamon Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread is a heartwarming delight that fills your kitchen with the sweet aroma of cinnamon and toasted pecans. This moist and fluffy bread is perfect for breakfast, as a snack, or even as a dessert. Its rich flavors invite everyone to gather around, making it an ideal addition to any occasion, whether you’re celebrating a special event or enjoying a cozy day at home. Easy to prepare and wonderfully versatile, this recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 1 cup chopped pecans, lightly toasted
- Optional: 2 tbsp granulated sugar + 1 tsp cinnamon for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a greased and floured 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients while alternating with buttermilk until just combined; fold in chopped pecans gently.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. If desired, sprinkle cinnamon sugar topping over the batter.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for about 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 90mg