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A close-up shot of freshly sliced Sweet Alabama Pecan Bars resting on a wooden cutting board placed on the white marble cooktop. The bars are golden brown with crunchy pecans on top, ready to be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.

Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread Recipe

Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread is a moist, buttery, and nutty Southern classic with rich caramel-like sweetness. Easy to make and full of toasted pecans, it’s perfect for brunch, snacks, or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup of sugar
  • 1 cup of brown sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup of vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup of melted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups of self-rising flour
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla
  • 2 cups of chopped pecans

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk or hand mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Mix sugars, eggs, melted butter, and oil in a bowl until smooth.
    A close-up view of a glass mixing bowl placed on a white marble cooktop, filled with white sugar, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, and vegetable oil. A whisk is mid-motion, blending the ingredients into a smooth, golden mixture, forming the base for the Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread batter.
  3. Add vanilla extract and self-rising flour, stirring until fully combined.
    A close-up view of the same glass mixing bowl now containing vanilla extract and self-rising flour. A wooden spoon gently folds the ingredients together, creating a thick and smooth batter with a rich golden hue.
  4. Fold in the chopped pecans, making sure they’re evenly distributed.
    A close-up shot of a wooden spoon folding chopped pecans into the thick batter inside the glass mixing bowl on the white marble cooktop. The pecans are evenly distributed, adding a nutty texture to the batter.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
    A close-up shot of a 9×13-inch baking dish placed on the white marble cooktop, with the thick pecan batter being poured in. A spatula spreads the batter evenly across the dish, ensuring a smooth and level surface before baking.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
    A close-up view of the baking dish inside the oven, where the Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread is baking to a golden brown. The batter rises slightly, and the pecans on top become toasted, filling the oven with a warm, nutty aroma.
  7. Cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
    A close-up shot of a toothpick being inserted into the center of the baked Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread in the baking dish on the white marble cooktop. The toothpick comes out clean, indicating that the bread is perfectly baked and ready to cool.
  8. Enjoy warm or at room temperature—no frosting needed!
    A close-up shot of freshly sliced Sweet Alabama Pecan Bars resting on a wooden cutting board placed on the white marble cooktop. The bars are golden brown with crunchy pecans on top, ready to be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.