Description

Sweet Alabama Pecanbread is a moist, chewy, and nutty quick bread that perfectly blends the richness of buttery pecans with a soft, almost brownie-like texture. Easy to prepare with simple pantry staples, this Southern-inspired treat is ideal for potlucks, holidays, or a cozy snack paired with coffee or ice cream.

Ingredients

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Pecanbread Ingredients

1 cup chopped fresh pecans (lightly toasted)
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar (optional, for extra richness)
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt (adjust if using salted butter)

Instructions

Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray to ensure the bread does not stick during baking.
Melt the butter: Melt the butter and let it cool slightly so it won’t cook the eggs when combined, ensuring a smooth mixture.
Mix the wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, optional brown sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and slightly frothy for good incorporation.
Add the butter: Slowly pour the cooled melted butter into the wet ingredients while continuously whisking to create a well-blended batter.
Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning.
Fold dry into wet: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain the chewy and tender texture of the pecanbread.
Add pecans: Fold in the chopped toasted pecans evenly throughout the batter to ensure every bite has crunchy nutty goodness.
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
Cool & serve: Allow the pecanbread to cool slightly before cutting into squares. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or at room temperature for a delicious treat.

Notes

Toasting pecans before adding them enhances their flavor and adds crunch.
Using room temperature eggs helps the batter mix more evenly.
Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense, tough texture.
Walnuts can be used as a substitute for pecans if desired.
For richer flavor, optional brown sugar adds a slight molasses note.
This recipe is easy to double for larger gatherings.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Southern American

Keywords: Sweet Alabama Pecanbread, pecan bread, Southern dessert, quick bread, nutty bread, easy pecan dessert, potluck dessert, pecan blondies