Description
Indulge in the rich, sweet flavors of the South with this delectable Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread. This dessert bread is packed with crunchy pecans and a perfect balance of sugars, making it a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the bread:
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix sugars and oil: In a large bowl, whisk together brown sugar, granulated sugar, and oil until smooth.
- Add eggs: Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in pecans: Gently fold in the chopped pecans.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared dish, spread evenly, and bake for 30–35 minutes. Cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- This bread is more like a dense, chewy cake bar.
- Add a drizzle of glaze or dust with powdered sugar for extra sweetness.
- Can be frozen in slices for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
