Description
Sweet Alabama Pecanbread is a moist and flavorful pecan-infused cake bar featuring a perfect balance of brown and white sugar sweetness, enriched with vegetable oil and eggs. Fresh chopped pecans add a delightful crunch, making it a perfect dessert or snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 2 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs until the mixture is smooth and well combined, forming a uniform batter base.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt evenly to ensure proper leavening and flavor distribution.
- Combine & Fold: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, gently stirring until just combined to avoid overmixing. Stir in the vanilla extract for added aroma and flavor.
- Add Pecans: Gently fold in the chopped pecans evenly throughout the batter, ensuring every bite will have a nutty crunch.
- Bake: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating it is cooked through.
- Cool & Serve: Allow the pecan bread to cool completely in the pan before slicing it into squares. It is best served at room temperature or slightly warm to enjoy the full flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use vegetable oil or melted butter based on your preference; butter will add richer flavor but vegetable oil results in a moister texture.
- Ensure not to overmix the batter once the dry ingredients are combined to maintain a tender crumb.
- For an extra touch, sprinkle some additional pecans on top before baking for a decorative finish.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Enjoy this pecan bread as a dessert, snack, or breakfast treat with coffee or tea.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Keywords: Alabama pecan bread, pecan dessert, nut bread, Southern pecan cake, sweet pecan bars, easy pecan bread
