Step 2

Preheat the oven to 350*

Step 4

Spray the loaf pan with a non-stick spray

Step 6

In a large bowl combine the butter, oil and sugar. Mix until combined

Step 8

Add in the eggs and vanilla, beat until smooth

Step 10

Slowly add in the dry ingredients and the buttermilk, alternating as you add

Step 12

Beat after each addition

Step 14

Scrape the sides of the bowl to incorporate all ingredients

Step 16

Break apart all lumps and blend well

Step 18

Place ½ to ¾ cup of the batter into another bowl

Step 20

In this small bowl, add in the cinnamon and molasses

Step 22

Stir well

Step 24

Using a spoon, place half the brea batter into the bottom of the loaf pan

Step 26

Spoon half of the molasses batter into the bottom layer

Step 28

Spread the remaining bread batter over the top of the molasses mixture

Step 30

Spoon the remaining mix on top of the bread batter

Step 32

Using a knife swirl this mixture into the bread batter

Step 34

Place in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Test with a toothpick to be sure the bread is done

Step 36

Remove from the oven and set to the side to allow it to cool for 10 minutes

Step 38

Gently loosen the loaf from the sides of the loaf pan

Step 40

Carefully remove the bread loaf from the pan

Step 42

In a shallow dish add the cinnamon, brown sugar and granulated sugar. Stir to combine

Step 44

Carefully dip each side of the loaf into the butter mixture

Step 46

Spoon the melted butter mixture over the edges

Step 48

Sprinkle all sides with a sugar cinnamon mix

Step 50

Be sure to coat the top of the bread loaf with the melted butter mixture and also sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture on the top of the loaf.