Sweet Alabama pecan bread isn’t bread. Let’s get that out of the way. It’s dessert. It’s closer to cake than anything you’d slice for a sandwich. It’s sweet, nutty, ridiculously moist, and exactly what you want cooling on your counter when the holidays roll around—or when you just want to feel a little Southern comfort without pulling out the cast iron.
This recipe is old-school. It comes from church cookbooks, passed down in spiral-bound collections with faded covers and splatters of vanilla extract. It’s the kind of dessert that shows up at every potluck and disappears before the banana pudding gets a second look. And the best part? It takes almost no effort.
You don’t need a mixer. You don’t need three kinds of flour or some hard-to-pronounce spice. You need eggs, sugar, butter, pecans, and about 45 minutes. What comes out of the oven is a golden, dense, sweet loaf that’s good warm, better cooled, and absolutely dangerous when slathered with a little extra butter.
If you’ve never had it, think of it like a blondie bar and banana bread had a baby—but with no banana and a hell of a lot of pecans.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Deep Southern flavor in every bite
Loaded with toasted pecans for maximum crunch
Super moist and stays fresh for days
No mixer, no fuss—just stir, pour, and bake
Perfect for holidays, gifts, or afternoon coffee breaks
Ingredients
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter for richer flavor)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans, toasted
Instructions
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