Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread

Ingredients

1 cup packed brown sugar

1 cup granulated sugar

4 large eggs

1 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter for richer flavor)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 cups chopped pecans, toasted

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or two 9×5 loaf pans.

In a large bowl, whisk together brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth.

In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.

Add dry ingredients to wet and stir until just combined.

Fold in chopped, toasted pecans.

Pour batter into prepared pan(s) and smooth the top.

Bake for 40–45 minutes (9×13 pan) or 50–55 minutes (loaf pans), or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

Cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm, room temp, or cold—it’s good any way you cut it.