Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread
Moist and buttery sweet pecan bread with chopped pecans—an easy Southern treat perfect for snacking, breakfast, or dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 4 large eggs
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour or self-rising flour—adjust as noted below
- 2 tsp baking powder if using all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
Preheat the Oven & Prep
- Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
Mix the Wet Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil or melted butter, and eggs until smooth.
Combine the Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, mix together flour, baking powder (if using), and salt. (If using self-rising flour, omit baking powder and salt.)
Blend Everything Together
- Add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients gradually, stirring until just combined. Stir in the vanilla.
Add the Pecans
- Gently fold in the chopped pecans for even distribution.
Bake
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve
- Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing. It’s best at room temperature or slightly warm—perfect with butter or a scoop of ice cream.