Description
A moist, rich Southern-style pecan bread made with brown sugar, vanilla, and plenty of crunchy pecans. Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread is simple to prepare and perfect for breakfast, snacking, or dessert.
Ingredients
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1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
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1 cup (200 g) packed light brown sugar
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4 large eggs, room temperature
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1 cup (240 ml) vegetable oil (or canola oil)
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2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 cups (240 g) chopped pecans (toasted for best flavor)
Optional:
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½ teaspoon cinnamon
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¼ teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or line with parchment.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until smooth.
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Add oil and vanilla, whisking until combined.
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In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and optional spices.
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Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
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Stir in chopped pecans, reserving a few for topping.
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Pour batter into prepared pan, spread evenly, and sprinkle remaining pecans on top.
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Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
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Cool in the pan for 15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
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Toast pecans lightly before adding for deeper flavor.
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Don’t overmix once flour is added to avoid toughness.
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Add a glaze (powdered sugar + milk) for extra sweetness if serving as dessert.
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Cool completely for clean slices, or serve warm for a gooier texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Quick Bread / Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern / American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread, Southern pecan bread, pecan loaf, Alabama dessert bread, easy pecan bread recipe