Description
Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread is a delightful Southern dessert known for its rich, nutty flavor and moist, tender crumb. This quick bread combines the sweetness of granulated and brown sugars with the crunch of chopped pecans, perfect for baking lovers who enjoy a comforting, flavorful treat. Ideal for sharing at gatherings or savoring with a cup of coffee.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
Add-ins
- 1½ cups chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Mix Sugars and Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vegetable oil until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract to enhance flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift or whisk the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder together to evenly distribute the leavening agent and salt.
- Incorporate Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
- Fold in Pecans: Gently fold the chopped pecans into the batter, ensuring they are distributed evenly throughout.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool completely in the pan before slicing to ensure clean cuts. Serve plain or with your favorite glaze or powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- For enhanced flavor, toast the pecans lightly in a dry skillet before folding them into the batter.
- After baking, consider drizzling the bread with a light glaze or dusting with powdered sugar to add an extra touch of sweetness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate to extend freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
