Description
Moist and Buttery Pecan Bread is a Southern-style quick bread that delivers a perfect balance of rich, nutty flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture. Toasted pecans add a warm crunch, while real butter and buttermilk keep every slice incredibly moist. This easy-to-make loaf is ideal for breakfast, snacking, or even dessert, and it’s sure to become a cozy favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
1 cup chopped toasted pecans
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3–4 minutes).
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Do not overmix.
Fold in the chopped pecans with a spatula until evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Toasting the pecans before folding them in brings out their natural oils and intensifies the flavor.
For a sweeter variation, add ½ cup mini chocolate chips or a banana for extra moisture.
Store leftovers tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
Try topping with whipped honey butter or a vanilla glaze for a bakery-style touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Dessert / Tea Cake
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (based on 8 slices)
- Calories: ~360 kcal
- Fat: ~22g
- Carbohydrates: ~36g
- Protein: ~5g