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Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread
This Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread from deesviral is rich, buttery, and packed with crunchy pecans in every bite. Moist like a cake but simple like quick bread, it’s a Southern classic that’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet afternoon treat.
Recipe Details
- Author: deesviral
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- Yield: 1 loaf
- Category: Dessert / Quick Bread
- Cuisine: Southern American
- Keywords: Alabama pecan bread, sweet pecan bread, southern dessert, deesviral
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add eggs, oil, and vanilla. Stir until fully combined and smooth.
- Fold in chopped pecans.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow bread to cool before slicing.
Tips & Variations
- Serve warm with butter for an extra indulgent treat.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon for a warm spice note.
- This bread freezes well—wrap tightly and freeze up to 2 months.
Why This Recipe Works
The combination of oil and brown sugar creates an ultra-moist crumb, while pecans add crunch and rich, nutty flavor throughout. With no mixer required, this bread comes together quickly and bakes up perfectly every time.
