Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread i
a delightfully moist, rich dessert bread studded with crunchy pecans and bursting with buttery flavor. Perfect for gatherings, potlucks, or as a snack, this Southern favorite is easy to make and sure to impress. It’s a cross between a quick bread and a dessert bar—dense, sweet, and irresistibly nutty!
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Spatula
- 9x13 inch baking pan
- Non-stick cooking spray or parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups pecans toasted
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter softened
- 2 cups brown sugar packed
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9x13-inch pan.
- Toast pecans and set aside.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Beat butter and brown sugar until fluffy, then add eggs one at a time.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients, alternating with buttermilk. Fold in pecans.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes.
- Cool before slicing and serving.
- Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread is a dessert that feels like a warm hug, with its tender crumb and irresistible nutty sweetness. Perfect for any occasion, it’s bound to become a family favorite!