Description
A soft, buttery cinnamon sugar breakfast loaf with a tender crumb and crisp sweet topping. Perfect for sharing and enjoying warm with coffee.
Ingredients
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar for topping
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon for topping
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan.
2. Cream together softened butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla.
4. Mix in milk until fully combined.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and 1 tbsp cinnamon.
6. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
7. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
8. Mix 1/4 cup sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon, then sprinkle evenly over batter.
9. Bake 50–60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. Cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.