Description
Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread is a rich, chewy dessert bar with a blondie-like texture, packed with chopped pecans and a hint of cinnamon. Perfect for a cozy snack or a sweet treat alongside coffee, this Southern American classic combines the warmth of cinnamon and the crunch of pecans into a moist, flavorful bread dusted optionally with powdered sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Add-ins
- 2 cups chopped pecans
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish or two 9×5-inch loaf pans to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the light brown sugar, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift or whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon to ensure an even distribution of leavening and spice.
- Blend Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the texture tender.
- Add Pecans: Fold in the chopped pecans thoroughly so that they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Prepare for Baking: Pour the batter into the greased and floured pan(s), spreading it evenly to the edges to ensure uniform baking.
- Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center— it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool slightly in the pan before slicing. Optionally, dust the top with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness before serving.
Notes
- This bread has a chewy, blondie-like texture rather than a fluffy loaf.
- It’s delicious served warm with butter or alongside coffee.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- You can freeze leftovers for up to 2 months; thaw before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
