Description
Indulge in the deliciously sweet and nutty flavors of the South with this delectable Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread. Perfect for breakfast or as a dessert, this easy-to-make bread is a true crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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Bread:
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and eggs until well combined. Stir in the vegetable oil and vanilla extract.
- Add dry ingredients: Incorporate the flour and salt into the mixture, stirring just until combined.
- Fold in pecans: Gently fold in the chopped pecans.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared dish, spread it evenly, and bake for 30–35 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Allow the bread to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, consider toasting the pecans before adding them to the batter.
- This bread can also be baked in mini loaf pans for a charming gift idea.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
