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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!
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Ingredients Equipment Method

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

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Non-stick cooking spray or parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9x13-inch pan.
  2. Toast pecans and set aside.
  3. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  4. Beat butter and brown sugar until fluffy, then add eggs one at a time.
  5. Gradually mix in dry ingredients, alternating with buttermilk. Fold in pecans.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes.
  7. Cool before slicing and serving.
  8. 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!