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Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread

A moist and buttery Southern dessert bar loaded with toasted pecans and sweetened with brown and granulated sugar, perfect for potlucks and holidays.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups chopped pecans, toasted
  • 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, mix both sugars with vegetable oil and eggs until smooth and creamy.
  3. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Add self-rising flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
  5. Fold in toasted pecans by hand until evenly distributed.
  6. Pour batter into prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let cool in the dish for 10 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, toast the pecans before chopping. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of honey butter. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

  • Author: Sophie Lane
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Method: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American, Southern

Nutrition

  • Calories: 385
  • Sugar: 28
  • Sodium: 180
  • Fat: 25
  • Saturated Fat: 4
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 42
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 5
  • Cholesterol: 55