Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread
Detail
Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread is a soft, moist, sweet Southern-style quick bread made with pecans, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. It has a rich, buttery flavor and a slightly crisp, caramelized top.
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1½ cups granulated sugar
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1 cup chopped pecans
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1 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
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3 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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Optional: ½ cup shredded coconut
Method
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
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Whisk together the eggs, sugar, oil/butter, and vanilla.
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Add flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until just combined.
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Fold in the chopped pecans and coconut if using.
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Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
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Bake for about 30–40 minutes, until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
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Let it cool before slicing.
Serving
Serve warm or at room temperature. It is especially good with butter, vanilla ice cream, or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
