Cinnamon Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread – Buttery, Nutty, and Swirled with Cinnamon Goodness
Warm, aromatic, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious, this Cinnamon Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread captures the essence of Southern comfort baking. Featuring toasted pecans, rich brown sugar, and a ribbon of cinnamon swirl running through a tender buttermilk batter, this loaf is irresistibly fragrant and perfectly balanced in flavor. Topped with a simple glaze, it’s ideal for breakfast, dessert, or gifting during the holidays.
Ingredients
For the Bread:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup chopped pecans (lightly toasted)
- ½ cup light brown sugar (for cinnamon swirl)
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Optional Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
