I thought my aunties’ recipe was lost, but I found it, and it tastes better than ever!

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## 👩‍🍳 Directions:

1. **Preheat oven** to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt or loaf pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture in thirds, alternating with milk. Mix until smooth.
6. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon.
7. **Pour half the batter** into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly on top.
8. Pour the rest of the batter over the swirl layer and smooth the top.
9. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
10. Let cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

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## 😋 Why It’s So Special

* The **cinnamon swirl adds a nostalgic warmth** to every bite
* The texture is dense but tender — just like Auntie made it
* It’s perfect for **freezing, gifting, or just treating yourself**

And honestly? It tastes even better than I remembered. Maybe it’s the years of missing it, or maybe I finally nailed her “pinch more” secret. Either way, it’s here to stay in my recipe box — and hopefully yours, too.

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## 💌 Final Thoughts

Sometimes, **a lost recipe feels like a lost connection** to someone we love. Finding this one felt like rediscovering a part of my childhood — and now, every time I bake it, it’s like Auntie is right there in the kitchen with me, smiling proudly.

So if you’ve ever lost a beloved family recipe, don’t give up hope. You never know when it might resurface — and when it does, it might just taste even sweeter than you remembered.

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Want a printable recipe card or ideas to turn this into cupcakes or mini loaves? Just let me know — I’d love to help!