Instructions:
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2
Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or oil, then lightly dust with flour, or line it with parchment paper.
Step 3
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Step 4
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat together the melted butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Step 5
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
Step 6
Stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 7
Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients in thirds, alternating with the milk.
Step 8
Start and finish with the dry ingredients.
Mix gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Step 9
In a small bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon for the topping. Set aside.
Step 10
Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Step 11
Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the batter.
Pour the remaining batter into the pan, then top with the remaining cinnamon sugar.
Step 12
Optionally, use a knife to gently swirl the cinnamon sugar into the batter for a marbled effect.
Step 13
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 14
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition (Per Slice, Based on 12 Slices):
Calories: 210
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 0g
Sugars: 18g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 35mg
Sodium: 120mg
Vitamin A: 6% of the Daily Value (DV)
Calcium: 3% of the DV
Iron: 5% of the DV