Name: Maple Honey Cream Cheese Swirl Alabama Pecan Bread
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 120 g (1 cup) Yellow Cornmeal: for texture and flavor; 120 g (1 cup) All-Purpose Flour: forms the bread structure; 50 g (1/2 cup) Granulated Sugar: adds sweetness and browning; 5 g (1 tsp) Baking Powder: leavening agent for a light texture; 2 g (½ tsp) Baking Soda: leavening agent, adds tang; 2 g (½ tsp) Salt: enhances flavors; 240 ml (1 cup) Buttermilk: adds tang and tenderness; 120 ml (½ cup) Melted Unsalted Butter: adds richness and moisture; 2 Large Eggs: binds ingredients and adds richness; 120 g (1 cup) Toasted Chopped Pecans: adds nutty flavor and crunch; 115 g (4 oz) Cream Cheese, Softened: for a luscious swirl; 30 g (2 tbsp) Unsalted Butter, Softened (for swirl): for a smooth swirl; 30 ml (2 tbsp) Pure Maple Syrup (for swirl): adds distinctive flavor; 15 ml (1 tbsp) Honey (for swirl): complements maple syrup; 2 g (½ tsp) Ground Cinnamon (for swirl): adds warmth and spice; Pinch of Salt (for swirl): balances sweetness; 60 g (¼ cup) Brown Sugar (for glaze): adds caramel flavor; 30 ml (2 tbsp) Maple Syrup (for glaze): for irresistible flavor; 15 ml (1 tbsp) Unsalted Butter (for glaze): adds richness and shine; 15 ml (1 tbsp) Water (for glaze): dissolves sugar; Extra Toasted Pecan Pieces for Garnish: for a finishing touch

Description

Indulge in a slice of Southern comfort with this Maple Honey Cream Cheese Swirl Alabama Pecan Bread. This recipe elevates classic pecan bread with a luscious swirl and decadent caramel glaze, creating a warm and irresistible treat.

Ingredients

120 g (1 cup) Yellow Cornmeal: for texture and flavor
120 g (1 cup) All-Purpose Flour: forms the bread structure
50 g (1/2 cup) Granulated Sugar: adds sweetness and browning
5 g (1 tsp) Baking Powder: leavening agent for a light texture
2 g (½ tsp) Baking Soda: leavening agent, adds tang
2 g (½ tsp) Salt: enhances flavors
240 ml (1 cup) Buttermilk: adds tang and tenderness
120 ml (½ cup) Melted Unsalted Butter: adds richness and moisture
2 Large Eggs: binds ingredients and adds richness
120 g (1 cup) Toasted Chopped Pecans: adds nutty flavor and crunch
115 g (4 oz) Cream Cheese, Softened: for a luscious swirl
30 g (2 tbsp) Unsalted Butter, Softened (for swirl): for a smooth swirl
30 ml (2 tbsp) Pure Maple Syrup (for swirl): adds distinctive flavor
15 ml (1 tbsp) Honey (for swirl): complements maple syrup
2 g (½ tsp) Ground Cinnamon (for swirl): adds warmth and spice
Pinch of Salt (for swirl): balances sweetness
60 g (¼ cup) Brown Sugar (for glaze): adds caramel flavor
30 ml (2 tbsp) Maple Syrup (for glaze): for irresistible flavor
15 ml (1 tbsp) Unsalted Butter (for glaze): adds richness and shine
15 ml (1 tbsp) Water (for glaze): dissolves sugar
Extra Toasted Pecan Pieces for Garnish: for a finishing touch

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Instructions

Preheat & Prepare: Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F) and grease a 23x23cm (9-inch) pan.
Toast Pecans: Toast chopped pecans for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently.
Combine Dry: Whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Combine Wet: Whisk together buttermilk, melted butter, and eggs.
Combine & Fold: Pour wet into dry, stir gently, then fold in toasted pecans.
Make Swirl: Beat cream cheese, butter, maple syrup, honey, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
Layer & Swirl: Spread half batter, dollop swirl, top with remaining batter, and gently swirl.
Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Make Glaze: Simmer brown sugar, maple syrup, butter, and water for 3-4 minutes.
Glaze & Garnish: Drizzle warm glaze and sprinkle with extra pecans.
Cool & Serve: Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before cutting.

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth swirl. Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent a tough bread.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Bread
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Southern

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 350 kcal
Sugar: 25 g
Sodium: 200 mg
Fat: 20 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 40 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 6 g
Cholesterol: 75 mg