Description
This Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread is a Southern classic that combines rich, buttery flavor with the crunch of toasted pecans in every bite. It’s a quick and easy recipe perfect for breakfast ideas, healthy snacks, or even easy dinner desserts. Moist on the inside with a golden crust on top, it’s a must-try for anyone who loves simple comfort food and old-fashioned recipes that never go out of style.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add in the eggs, oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture is fully combined.
- Fold in chopped pecans using a spatula until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Optionally, press pecan halves on top for decoration.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread