Description
Sweet Alabama Pecanbread is a buttery, chewy dessert bar packed with chopped pecans and a caramelized brown sugar flavor. It’s easy to make, rich in Southern charm, and perfect for serving at holidays, potlucks, or cozy weekends at home. With a crackly top and tender center, this classic sweet treat delivers flavor and texture in every bite.
Ingredients
1 cup butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar, packed
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, melt the butter and let it cool slightly. Stir in both granulated and brown sugar until combined.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until fully incorporated.
6. Fold in the chopped pecans evenly throughout the batter.
7. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking dish. Optionally, sprinkle more pecans on top.
8. Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
9. Cool for 15–20 minutes before slicing into squares and serving.
Notes
Toast your pecans before folding them into the batter for enhanced flavor.
Don’t overbake—look for golden edges and a soft center with just a few crumbs on the toothpick.
Let it cool before slicing for clean, neat squares that hold their shape.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: pecanbread, sweet dessert bars, Alabama dessert