Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread Recipe
Indulge in the rich, buttery goodness of this Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread — a Southern classic that boasts a perfectly moist crumb, a golden caramelized pecan topping, and just the right touch of sweetness. Whether you’re serving it for breakfast, dessert, or a comforting snack, every bite melts in your mouth, delivering the nostalgic flavors of pecan-studded sweetness wrapped in a tender loaf. Perfectly paired with your morning coffee or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this bread will quickly become a favorite in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups chopped pecans
- 1 ½ cups light brown sugar packed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
Optional:
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped pecans, brown sugar, flour, and salt (and cinnamon if using).
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 30–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve warm or at room temperature. Optionally, drizzle with maple syrup or glaze for extra indulgence.