Irresistible Honey Butter Sweet Alabama Pecanbread

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1⅓ cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
• ¾ cup honey
• ½ cup (1 stick) butter (for honey butter topping)
• Optional: ¼ tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the flour and salt. Stir until just combined—do not overmix.
5. Fold in the toasted pecans evenly.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth out the top.
7. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is golden.
8. While the bread is baking, prepare the honey butter topping:
   • In a small saucepan, melt the remaining ½ cup butter.
   • Stir in the honey (and cinnamon if using), and cook over low heat until warm and blended.
9. As soon as the bread comes out of the oven, poke small holes all over the top with a toothpick or skewer, and slowly pour the warm honey butter mixture over the hot bread.
10. Let cool for at least 20 minutes before cutting. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Perfect for brunch, dessert, or gifting!

Let me know if you’d like a printable version or variations (like adding coconut or using maple syrup instead of honey).