Easy Sweet Alabama Pecanbread Recipe
This rich, comforting sweet Alabama pecanbread is loaded with brown sugar and toasted pecans. It is the perfect easy dessert for any family gathering!
Equipment
- 9×13 inch baking dish
- large mixing bowl
- rubber spatula
Ingredients
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
- 2 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
- Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Add vanilla extract and stir to combine.
- Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in the self-rising flour until there are no dry streaks visible. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in chopped pecans until well distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour batter into the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let pecanbread cool in the pan before slicing into squares and serving.
*Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you're using with each recipe.
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