Description
Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread is a classic Southern-style treat that’s rich, moist, and studded with toasted pecans. This easy recipe comes together with simple pantry ingredients and fills your kitchen with an irresistible buttery aroma. Perfect for a quick breakfast, holiday brunch, or a comforting snack with coffee, this loaf also makes a thoughtful gift. Whether you’re after a cozy dessert idea or an easy recipe to satisfy a sweet craving, this bread delivers every time.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans (toasted preferred)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment if desired.
2. Toast chopped pecans in a dry skillet for 4–5 minutes over medium heat until fragrant. Let cool.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs. Add melted butter and vanilla, stirring until smooth.
5. Pour wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined—do not overmix.
6. Fold in toasted pecans, reserving a few for topping if desired.
7. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top. Sprinkle with extra pecans if using.
8. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Let cool in pan for 15 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Slice and serve once fully cooled.
Notes
Toasting the pecans before baking brings out their rich, buttery flavor—don’t skip this step!
Let the butter cool slightly after melting so it doesn’t cook the eggs when mixed.
For added texture and sparkle, sprinkle turbinado sugar over the top before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Quick Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg