Description
Get ready to fall in love with this Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread—a moist, buttery quick bread that’s brimming with crunchy toasted pecans and sweet, rich flavor in every bite. This southern classic is the perfect addition to your collection of easy dessert recipes, breakfast ideas, or make-ahead treats. Whether you’re enjoying it with your morning coffee or serving it as a comforting easy dinner side, this pecan-packed loaf offers irresistible texture, heartwarming flavor, and a nostalgic charm. It’s everything you want in a quick bread recipe: simple ingredients, minimal prep, and deliciously rewarding results.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans (toasted if desired)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- (Optional) ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- (Optional) Whole pecans for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
- In a large bowl, beat eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, and vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually stir dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined—do not overmix.
- Fold in chopped pecans gently.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Add whole pecans on top if desired.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. Cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes