Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread is a beloved Southern treat—moist, buttery, and packed with crunchy pecans. Somewhere between a quick bread and a cake, it’s the kind of recipe that fills the kitchen with a cozy aroma and disappears fast once sliced.
Perfect for breakfast, coffee time, or dessert.
🧾 Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk or buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat & Prepare
Preheat oven to 175°C / 350°F.
Grease and flour a loaf pan (9×5-inch).
2️⃣ Mix Wet Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk:
- eggs
- oil (or butter)
- milk
- vanilla
Add brown sugar and granulated sugar. Mix until smooth.
3️⃣ Combine Dry Ingredients
In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4️⃣ Make the Batter
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients.
Mix just until combined—do not overmix.
Fold in chopped pecans.
5️⃣ Bake
Pour batter into the prepared pan.
Bake for 50–60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6️⃣ Cool & Slice
Let bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely before slicing.
⭐ Tips for Best Results
- Toast pecans lightly for deeper flavor
- Use buttermilk for extra tenderness
- Cover loosely with foil if top browns too fast
- Tastes even better the next day
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Warm with butter
- Drizzled with honey
- With coffee or sweet tea
- As a holiday or hostess gift
🏁 Final Thoughts
Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread is pure Southern comfort—simple, sweet, and full of nutty goodness. One slice leads to another, and before you know it, the loaf is gone.