Oh my sweet friends… this one is pure Southern comfort in loaf form.

Cinnamon Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread is soft, buttery, perfectly spiced, and packed with toasted pecans in every bite. It’s the kind of recipe that fills your kitchen with warm cinnamon aroma and makes everyone ask, “What are you baking?”

This bread is tender like cake, sweet but not overpowering, and rich with nutty crunch from pecans. It’s perfect for:

• Weekend brunch
• Holiday gatherings
• Afternoon coffee
• Homemade gifting
• Cozy fall baking

And the best part? It’s incredibly simple to make.

Let’s bake something that tastes like tradition.

Why You’ll Love This Alabama Pecan Bread

✔ Soft and moist texture
✔ Perfect cinnamon warmth
✔ Buttery crumb
✔ Loaded with crunchy pecans
✔ No mixer required
✔ Simple pantry ingredients

This is not dry. Not crumbly. Not bland.

It’s sweet, rich, and deeply satisfying.

Full Ingredient List (Makes 1 Loaf – 8–10 Slices)

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For the Bread

• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• ½ cup (100g) light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs (room temperature)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
• 1 cup (120g) chopped pecans (toasted recommended)

Optional Cinnamon Sugar Swirl

• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Optional Glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1–2 tablespoons milk
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Ingredient Tips for the Best Texture

Use Room Temperature Ingredients

This ensures a smooth batter and even baking.

Toast the Pecans

Toast pecans at 350°F for 5–7 minutes to deepen flavor.

Buttermilk Matters

It adds tenderness and subtle tang.

Step-by-Step Instructions

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Step 1: Preheat & Prepare

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

In a bowl, whisk together:

• Flour
• Baking powder
• Baking soda
• Salt
• Cinnamon

Set aside.

Step 3: Cream Butter & Sugars

In a large bowl:

Beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).

Step 4: Add Eggs & Vanilla

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.

Stir in vanilla extract.

Step 5: Combine Wet & Dry

Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture.

Start and end with dry ingredients.

Mix just until combined.

Do not overmix.

Step 6: Fold in Pecans

Gently fold in chopped pecans.

Step 7: Add Cinnamon Sugar Swirl (Optional)

Pour half the batter into loaf pan.

Sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture.

Add remaining batter.

Lightly swirl with a knife.

Step 8: Bake

Bake for 50–60 minutes.

A toothpick inserted should come out clean.

If top browns too quickly, tent with foil.

Step 9: Cool & Glaze

Cool in pan 15 minutes.

Transfer to wire rack.

If glazing:

Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.

Drizzle over cooled bread.

Texture & Flavor Profile

Soft and tender crumb
Warm cinnamon spice
Crunchy toasted pecans
Buttery richness
Light sweetness

It’s somewhere between a loaf cake and sweet bread — and it’s absolutely irresistible.

Storage Instructions

Room Temperature:
Up to 3 days, wrapped tightly.

Refrigerator:
Up to 5 days.

Freezer:
Freeze slices up to 2 months.

Warm slightly before serving for best flavor.

Nutritional Information (Per Slice – 10 Slices)

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	320
Fat	18g
Carbohydrates	36g
Sugar	20g
Protein	5g
Sodium	180mg

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Overmixing the batter
Skipping parchment paper
Not toasting pecans
Cutting while hot

Let it cool — it slices better.

Serving Ideas

• Warm with butter
• Toasted with honey drizzle
• With morning coffee
• As holiday dessert
• Wrapped for gifting

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• Cream cheese glaze?
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