Name: Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients: 1 cup light brown sugar (packed); 1 cup granulated sugar; 4 large eggs; 1 cup vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 ½ cups chopped pecans

Description

Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread is a dense, moist, and flavorful quick bread rich in pecans and brown sugar. Perfect for dessert or a sweet snack, this Southern American classic combines the sweetness of two sugars with the crunch of chopped pecans for a satisfying treat. Enjoy it warm, plain, with butter, or even topped with vanilla ice cream for an indulgent twist.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

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

Add-ins

1 ½ cups chopped pecans

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Instructions

Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or two 9×5-inch loaf pans thoroughly to prevent sticking.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the packed light brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vegetable oil until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Then, add the vanilla extract and mix well to incorporate the flavors evenly.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift or stir together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of the leavening agent and salt.
Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the bread tender.
Add Pecans: Fold in the chopped pecans evenly throughout the batter, ensuring every slice will have that nutty crunch.
Transfer and Bake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish or loaf pans. Place in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. The bread is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature. This bread pairs wonderfully with a pat of butter or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.

Notes

The sweet bread is dense and moist with a strong pecan flavor.
For richer flavor, toast the pecans lightly before folding them into the batter.
Serve as a dessert or a sweet snack.
Delicious on its own or topped with butter or vanilla ice cream.