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Sweet Alabama Pecanbread

A rich Southern-style pecan bread with a moist crumb, buttery flavor, and toasted pecans in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Pecanbread Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.75 cup milk
  • 1.5 cups pecans chopped

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Loaf pan
  • Whisk
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Mix melted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
  5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk until batter forms.
  6. Fold in chopped pecans gently.
  7. Pour batter into prepared pan and top with extra pecans.
  8. Bake 40–45 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

Cool completely before slicing for best texture.