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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.
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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.
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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.
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Mix 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon in a small bowl to create the snickerdoodle topping.
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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.
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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.
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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.