My stepmom Linda handed this secret down to me years ago and it completely changed how I bake. It is perfectly sweet and looks deliciously messy strai

eaters who don’t love a strong cinnamon flavor, cut the cinnamon in the batter down to 1 teaspoon and skip the swirl topping, or replace the swirl with a light sprinkle of plain sugar before baking for a simple, crackly top. If your family enjoys a little crunch, fold in 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans with the dry ingredients.

For a slightly lighter loaf, you can swap half of the melted butter for plain yogurt or sour cream; it keeps the texture moist while softening the sweetness a

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