Cinnamon Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread is a buttery, moist quick bread filled with crunchy pecans and warm cinnamon flavor. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, it’s a true Southern-style treat that bakes up golden and fragrant with every slice delivering rich comfort and nutty goodness.
🕒 Recipe Overview
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Bake Time: 55–65 minutes
- Total Time: ~1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 large loaf (9×5-inch) or 2 smaller loaves
🍞 Ingredients
For the Bread:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
- 1½ cups chopped pecans (lightly toasted for extra flavor)