Description
Indulge in the rich, nutty sweetness of this Honey Butter Sweet Alabama Pecanbread. A moist and flavorful pecanbread topped with a warm honey butter glaze that takes traditional pecanbread to a whole new level.
Ingredients
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For the Pecanbread:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup chopped pecans
For the Honey Butter Glaze:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup honey
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Add Pecans: Stir in the chopped pecans. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Prepare Glaze: In a saucepan, melt the butter and honey together until combined and slightly bubbling.
- Glaze and Serve: Pour the warm honey butter glaze over the baked pecanbread. Let it cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, toast the pecans before adding them to the batter.
- This pecanbread is best enjoyed slightly warm and pairs wonderfully with vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
