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

1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for cinnamon swirl topping)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for cinnamon swirl topping)
1 tablespoon melted butter (for cinnamon swirl topping)
Butter or nonstick spray, for greasing the loaf pan
Directions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a metal 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or nonstick spray, making sure to get into the corners.

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