Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread is a moist, sweet, and nutty quick bread packed with buttery pecans and a touch of cinnamon. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this bread is easy to make and fills your kitchen with the aroma of warm spices and roasted nuts. Slice it thick for breakfast or serve with butter or cream cheese for a sweet treat.
⏱ Prep & Cook Time
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50–55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Servings: 8–10 slices
🍳 Equipment
- 9×5-inch loaf pan
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk and wooden spoon
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Cooling rack
🥘 Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans (toasted for extra flavor)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (for streusel topping, optional)
- 2 tbsp melted butter (for streusel topping, optional)
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Pecans: Toasted for deeper flavor, but raw is fine too.
- Buttermilk: Adds moisture and a slight tang; regular milk works in a pinch.
- Streusel topping: Optional, adds crunch and extra sweetness.
- Spices: Cinnamon complements the sweetness and nuttiness.
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
2. Prepare dry ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
3. Mix wet ingredients
In a separate large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Stir in buttermilk and vanilla extract.
4. Combine
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing just until combined.
Fold in chopped pecans.
5. Optional streusel topping
Mix brown sugar and melted butter, then sprinkle over the top of the batter for a sweet, crunchy finish.
6. Bake
Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Cool and serve
Let bread cool in the pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
📊 Nutrition (Approx per slice, 10 slices)
- Calories: 280
- Protein: 5g
- Carbs: 35g
- Fat: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
⭐ Tips & Variations
- Extra pecans: Fold in an extra 1/2 cup for nuttier bread.
- Chocolate twist: Add 1/2 cup chocolate chips for a chocolate-pecan version.
- Glaze: Drizzle with simple powdered sugar glaze for sweetness.
- Storage: Wrap tightly; lasts up to 3 days at room temperature or freeze for longer.
- Spices: Add nutmeg or allspice for extra warmth.
