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Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread

Sweet Alabama pecan bread is a simple pan-baked treat with a golden top, tender crumb, and chopped pecans in every bite. Mix the batter, bake it in a 9x13-inch pan, and cool before cutting into squares.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 626
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cooking spray for greasing
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 eggs large
  • 2 cups self-rising flour
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pecans chopped

Equipment

  • 1 9x13-inch baking pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Coat a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil and sugar until combined.
  4. Whisk in the eggs one at a time until the mixture is smooth.
  5. Stir in the self-rising flour just until no dry streaks remain.
  6. Mix in the vanilla and pecans.
  7. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
  8. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes.
  10. Cut into squares.

Notes

Stir the self-rising flour only until no dry streaks remain to help keep the bread tender. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze tightly wrapped for up to 2 months.