Description
This Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread is an old-fashioned Southern delight, rich with buttery pecans, brown sugar, and a touch of vanilla. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy snack, this easy-to-make treat is packed with Southern charm and homemade goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 cup of brown sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup of vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup of melted butter
- 1 1/2 cups of self-rising flour
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 2 cups of chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper for an easy release. - Mix Wet Ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and melted butter until smooth. - Add Dry Ingredients:
Gradually mix in the self-rising flour, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing! - Incorporate Vanilla & Pecans:
Stir in the vanilla extract and fold in the chopped pecans evenly throughout the batter. - Bake to Perfection:
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. - Cool & Slice:
Allow the bread to cool for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For an extra tender crumb, substitute a few tablespoons of oil with buttermilk.
- Drizzle sweetened condensed milk over the warm bread for an indulgent twist.
- Store at room temperature for 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months (wrapped tightly).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: pecan bread, Southern dessert, homemade pecan cake, easy pecan bread, Alabama recipes