Alabama-Style Sweet Pecan Bread — The Buttery, Crunchy Loaf That Tastes Like Southern Sunshine

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🛒 What You’ll Need: Pantry Staples, Maximum Joy

Grab these cozy ingredients—you probably already have most:

1 cup (200g) granulated sugar (for sweetness)

1 cup (200g) packed brown sugar (adds caramel depth)

1 cup (100g) chopped pecans, toasted (toast them for 5 mins at 350°F!)

1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour

2 large eggs, room temperature

½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil or melted butter (butter = richer flavor!)

2 tsp vanilla extract

½ tsp salt

½ tsp baking powder

That’s it.

No milk.

No sour cream.

Just real food, baked into brilliance.

💡 Pro tip: Use high-quality butter and fresh pecans—they make all the difference!

🔥 How to Make It: Step-by-Step, Crumb-by-Crumb

Let’s cook this like we’re making edible sunshine—one golden forkful at a time.

Step 1: Preheat & Prep

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper (for easy lift-out).

Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients

In a large bowl:

Whisk together eggs, oil (or melted butter), and vanilla until smooth and creamy (~1 min).

Step 3: Add Sugars

Stir in granulated and brown sugar.

Mix until fully blended and slightly glossy.

Step 4: Incorporate Dry Ingredients

Gently stir in flour, baking powder, and salt.

Mix only until just combined—don’t overmix!

Batter will be thick and luscious.

Step 5: Fold in Pecans

Stir in toasted chopped pecans until evenly distributed.

👉 Save a few for sprinkling on top—golden crown alert!

Step 6: Bake to Golden Perfection

Pour batter into prepared pan.

Smooth the top.

Optional: Sprinkle with extra pecans or coarse sugar.

Bake 35–40 minutes, until:

Top is deep golden brown

Center is set (a toothpick comes out clean)

👉 Tent with foil after 30 mins if browning too fast.