Snickerdoodle Banana Bread Cinnamon (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Banana Bread Batter

01 - 3 ripe bananas, mashed
02 - 115 grams unsalted butter, melted
03 - 200 grams granulated sugar
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 190 grams all-purpose flour
07 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
08 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
09 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Snickerdoodle Topping

10 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
11 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 175°C. Grease and flour a 23 x 13 cm loaf pan or line with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a large bowl, mash ripe bananas until completely smooth. Stir in melted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined for a smooth, cohesive base.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Gradually fold this mixture into the banana mixture, stirring gently just until combined. Do not overmix; a few small lumps are acceptable.
04 - Mix 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon in a small bowl to create the snickerdoodle topping.
05 - Sprinkle half the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared loaf pan. Pour batter into the pan and smooth the surface. Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the top.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven for 50–60 minutes. Rotate the pan halfway through for even browning. Check doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center—when it comes out clean or with only a few moist crumbs, remove from the oven.
07 - Let the bread cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing for neat, uniform pieces. Serve plain, or with butter or cream cheese spread as desired.

# Notes:

01 - Use extra ripe bananas for enhanced sweetness and moisture.
02 - Do not overmix the batter to ensure a tender crumb.
03 - Allow the loaf to cool fully before slicing to prevent crumbling.