Preparation Steps

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the cinnamon sugar topping: 0.125 cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
• In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
• Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
• Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle about half of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the batter.
• Pour the remaining batter over the cinnamon sugar layer. Sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the top.
• Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.