Description
A delightful and moist pecan bread infused with rich flavors and topped with a luscious glaze, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for the glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and generously grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until well combined.
- Crack and add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and buttermilk until the mixture is silky smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Gently fold in the chopped pecans.
- Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Whisk together melted butter, honey, and vanilla extract for the glaze, then brush it generously over the warm bread.
- Slice and serve warm, optionally with honey butter or powdered sugar.
Notes
For a low-sugar option, substitute with natural sweeteners. This bread can be customized with your favorite nuts or spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg