Description
Indulge in the rich, sweet flavors of Honey Butter Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread with this easy-to-follow recipe. This moist and decadent pecan bread is perfect for dessert or as a satisfying snack.
Ingredients
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For the Bread:
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
For the Honey Butter Glaze:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine pecans, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, then fold in shredded coconut.
- Bake: Pour batter into the pan and bake for 35–40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make the Glaze: Melt butter in a saucepan, stir in honey, then whisk in powdered sugar until smooth.
- Glaze the Bread: Pour the warm glaze over the hot bread, spreading it evenly.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool slightly before slicing.
Notes
- This bread stays moist for days and is perfect for gifting.
- You can toast the pecans beforehand for a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
