1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
3. In another bowl, combine the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until well blended.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
6. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. While the loaf is baking, mix the additional sugar and cinnamon for the topping in a small bowl.
8. Let the loaf cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then remove it and sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the top while it’s still warm.

The aroma that fills your kitchen during baking is simply irresistible—much like the weekends I spent perfecting recipes with my grandmother.