Description
Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread is a rich, moist Southern dessert packed with chopped pecans and buttery brown sugar flavor. Perfect for potlucks, holidays, or cozy nights in, this easy pecan bread recipe delivers the flavor of pecan pie in a soft, chewy bar form. Ideal for baking enthusiasts looking for a no-fuss, deeply satisfying treat.
Ingredients
2 cups brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
4 large eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, mix together brown sugar, granulated sugar, flour, and baking powder.
3. Add eggs, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and stir until smooth.
4. Fold in the chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
6. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Allow the bread to cool in the pan before slicing and serving.
Notes
Let the pecan bread cool completely before slicing to maintain its chewy texture.
For enhanced flavor, toast the pecans lightly before adding to the batter.
This recipe freezes well — wrap individual slices for grab-and-go desserts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 47mg