Description

Sweet Alabama Pecanbread is a rich and moist quick bread featuring a delightful blend of sugars, butter or oil, and a generous amount of chopped pecans. This traditional Southern treat offers a perfect balance of sweetness and nutty texture, baked to golden perfection and ideal for a comforting snack or dessert.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Add-ins

2 cups chopped pecans

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil or melted butter, and eggs until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly mixed.
Combine & Fold: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overmixing. Stir in the vanilla extract to infuse flavor.
Add Pecans: Fold in the chopped pecans evenly through the batter, ensuring a consistent nutty texture throughout.
Bake: Pour and spread the batter evenly into the prepared 9×13-inch pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating it’s fully cooked.
Cool & Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the pecanbread to cool completely in the baking dish. Once cooled, slice into squares. It is best served at room temperature or slightly warmed for enhanced flavor and texture.

Notes

You can substitute melted butter for vegetable oil for a richer flavor.
Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep the bread tender.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
For extra moisture, warm slices slightly before serving.
Chopped pecans can be toasted lightly before adding for a deeper nutty flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Southern American

Keywords: Sweet Alabama pecanbread, pecan quick bread, Southern pecan bread, nutty dessert bread, pecan dessert, baked pecan bread