Description
Indulge in the rich, sweet flavors of the South with this delectable Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread. Loaded with pecans and a perfect balance of sugars, this dessert is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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For the Bread:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix sugars and eggs: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until smooth.
- Add oil and vanilla: Stir in the vegetable oil and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in pecans: Fold in the chopped pecans. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake: Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the bread cool in the pan before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can lightly toast the pecans beforehand for added flavor.
- This bread is more like a moist, sweet cake bar than a traditional loaf bread.
- For extra indulgence, drizzle with a simple glaze or serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
