Preheat your oven to 375°F
Coat a loaf pan with butter and flour then set aside.
Combine all the dry ingredients, then give it a quick whisk.
Start adding the milk little by little, continue to whisk.
Add the melted butter, the vanilla, and the egg and mix until all ingredients are well combined.
Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan then bake for about 20-25 minutes.
Let the cornbread cool in the pan for about two minutes then, serve warm if you like or let it cool down completely.
Once the cornbread has cooled down to the desired temperature, transfer to a serving plate.
Spread the Honey Pecan Butter on the cornbread then sprinkle with toasted pecans.