Sweet Alabama Pecanbread
A rich Southern-style pecan bread with butter, brown sugar, and chopped pecans. Soft, sweet, and easy to serve as dessert or a coffee-time treat.
Equipment
- 9 x 13-inch baking dish
- Mixing Bowl
- Wooden spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 4 large eggs lightly beaten
- 1 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
- 2 cups chopped pecans
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F and grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix the sugars, eggs, melted butter, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add the self-rising flour and salt, then stir until just combined.
- Fold in the pecans so they are evenly distributed through the batter.
- Spread the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden and set.
- Cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing into squares.
Notes
- >Toast the pecans for deeper flavor.
>Do not overmix after adding flour.
>Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate for longer.