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Heat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan on the sides and bottom. Set aside.
Step 2
Combine 1/2 cup butter with granulated sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer. Beat on medium speed until creamed together about 3 to 4 minutes until smooth and fluffy. Add the eggs one by one, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla; beat well.
Step 3
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.
Step 4
With the stand mixer on low speed, add the flour mixture a little at a time, alternating with the milk. Do not over mix.
Step 5
In a separate small bowl, stir together all filling ingredients.
Step 6
Pour half of batter into pan. Spread filling over batter; pour remaining half of batter over filling.
Step 7
In another small bowl, stir together topping ingredients. Sprinkle topping over batter.
Step 8
Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until top is golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Step 9
Cool 10 minutes in pan on wire rack. Loosen sides of loaf from pan; remove from pan and place on wire rack. Cool completely, about 2 hours before slicing.
Recipe Tips
Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
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