Buttermilk Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread Recipe
A rich, moist, and sweet treat made with finely chopped pecans and buttermilk, this Pecanbread is a delightful dessert or snack that pairs perfectly with coffee or tea.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-30 minutes
- Total Time: 45–50 minutes
- Yield: 12–16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pecans, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 4 large eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, beaten eggs, vegetable oil, and buttermilk until smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix in the self-rising flour and salt, stirring just until combined.
- Fold in Pecans: Add vanilla extract and gently fold in the chopped pecans.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Let the Pecanbread cool in the dish for about 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can also add a drizzle of glaze or icing on top for extra sweetness and decoration.
- For a lighter version, you can replace half of the vegetable oil with applesauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg