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Sweet Alabama Pecanbread is a Southern classic that is moist, buttery, and loaded with crunchy toasted pecans. It has a chewy, blondie-like texture with golden caramelized edges and is perfect for holidays, potlucks, or any time snacking.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, brown sugar, oil (or melted butter), and eggs until smooth and well combined.
  3. In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt thoroughly.
  4. Slowly stir dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until blended. Fold in vanilla extract.
  5. Fold in chopped pecans evenly throughout the batter.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for 30-35 minutes until top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with few moist crumbs.
  7. Let pecanbread cool completely in the dish before cutting into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

For extra flavor, lightly toast pecans in a dry pan or oven before adding., Can substitute walnuts for pecans if preferred., If making a smaller batch in an 8×8-inch pan, bake for 25-28 minutes and watch closely., Store pecanbread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, refrigerate up to 1 week, or freeze wrapped tightly for up to 2 months., Make ahead by mixing batter and refrigerating up to 24 hours before baking, or bake and store refrigerated, warming slices before serving., Variations include adding ½ cup chocolate chips, substituting some sugar with maple syrup, adding ½ cup shredded coconut, or adding holiday spices like cinnamon and nutmeg., For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend., Serve warm with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce for dessert, or sliced with coffee or tea for snacks.

  • Author: Laura
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: Southern United States

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 square (serving)
  • Calories: Approximately 300 calories per serving
  • Fat: 18g per serving
  • Carbohydrates: 35g per serving
  • Protein: 5g per serving