Description
Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread is a moist, buttery Southern-style treat with a rich caramelized flavor and a crunchy pecan topping. This easy-to-make pecan bread is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack with coffee.
Ingredients
1 cup brown sugar, packed
½ cup granulated sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans
½ cup whole pecans (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven – Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix Sugars & Oil – In a large bowl, whisk together brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vegetable oil until smooth.
- Add Eggs & Vanilla – Mix in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients – In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet & Dry – Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in Pecans – Gently fold in chopped pecans to distribute evenly.
- Pour & Decorate – Pour batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Arrange whole pecans on top if desired.
- Bake – Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool & Serve – Let cool before slicing into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
For extra moisture, slightly underbake by 1-2 minutes.
Substitute melted butter for oil for a richer, denser texture.
A simple powdered sugar glaze or caramel drizzle makes a great finishing touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 servings
- Calories: 320 kcal
