Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease a loaf pan.

In a large mixing bowl, beat together crisco and sugar.

Next, beat in eggs and vanilla.

Then alternating, beat in half of the sifted flour and dry ingredients and half the buttermilk.

Repeating until all ingredients are mixed in.

In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of sugar and 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon.

In the greased loaf pan, spread 1/3 of the batter and sprinkle with a 1/3 of the cinnamon sugar mixture.

Continue alternately in thirds, ending with the cinnamon sugar mixture on top.

Using a butter knife, swirl the mixture through the loaf.

Bake for 55 - 60 minutes, checking with a toothpick.

Enjoy!