We’re hooked! My Alabama friend showed us this and we’ve made it 3 times so far this week

7. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon.

8. Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the brown sugar-cinnamon mixture over the batter. Pour the remaining batter on top, and sprinkle the rest of the brown sugar-cinnamon mixture.

9. Use a knife to gently swirl the brown sugar mixture through the batter.

10. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

11. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Variations & Tips

For a nutty twist, you can add 1/2 cup of chopped pecans or walnuts to the batter. If you’re making this for kids who might not love cinnamon, substitute it with a pinch of nutmeg or just skip the brown sugar swirl altogether for a simpler, sweet bread. For a more indulgent treat, drizzle the cooled bread with a simple glaze made of powdered sugar and milk.