This sweet, nutty bread is perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert. Its wonderful flavors will warm your heart and bring smiles to your family’s faces.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time1 hourhr
Total Time1 hourhr15 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy
Servings: 8slices
Calories: 320kcal
Equipment
Loaf Pan
Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Ingredients
1cupunsalted butter, softened
1cupgranulated sugar
4largeeggs
1tspvanilla extract
3cupsall-purpose flour
1/2tspbaking powder
1/2tspsalt
1cupmilk
1cupchopped pecans
1/2cuphoney
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk.
Fold in the chopped pecans.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Drizzle honey over the batter and swirl it in with a knife.
Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra flavor, toast the pecans before adding them to the batter. Serve warm with extra honey butter for a rich, sweet treat.