Swirl Cinnamon Loaf (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon, ground.
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
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2 cups plain flour.
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1 cup white sugar.
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1/2 cup soft unsalted butter.
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1 teaspoon baking soda.
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1 cup room-temperature buttermilk.
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1/2 teaspoon salt.
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2 large eggs, at room temperature.
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar.
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a loaf pan (9x5 inches).
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In a bowl, combine baking soda, salt, and flour using a whisk.
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Beat the sugar with the butter for approximately 2 minutes until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla.
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Start with a scoop of the flour mixture, then some buttermilk. Repeat, ending on the flour mix.
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In a smaller bowl, stir together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon.
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Spread half the batter into the loaf pan. Sprinkle with half the sugar cinnamon mix. Add the leftover batter and cinnamon mixture. Drag a knife through it for swirls.
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Let it bake for about 50-60 minutes. Cool it off for 10 minutes in the pan before moving it to a wire rack.
# Notes:
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Keep your ingredients at room temperature to get a better texture.
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When swirling the batter, avoid mixing too much.