This frosted Christmas funfetti bread is larger than life rich vanilla flavor, moist and brightened with light glaze icing, and did I mention sprinkles. You’ve seen the cookies that people eat up every season at the grocery store, and you may have come across a funfetti cake, but this frosted Christmas bread I think is the best version yet.
Christmas is my favorite holiday! I like having an opportunity to focus on friends and family, good food and drink. And, I also like the Christmas lights and the cold weather–but not too much snow or it’s time to hibernate! I like the feeling of being cozy and comfortable inside, where it’s warm and inviting.
Christmas is a perfect time to bake some treats for yourself, family or friends. You don’t need an occasion to make this bread and all you might have on hand are ingredients that you already have in your pantry.
Christmas bread is such a fun treat and it tastes amazing- vanilla bread, iced with sprinkles of course! This bread has all my favorite things in it (except for ice cream but no one said I couldn't top my slice with ice cream right?) your entire family is going to love this recipe!
This is a great recipe to make with kids, so if you have little ones in the house then this will be a fun baking project to try together. This Christmas funfetti bread is just what you need to get yourself into the holiday spirit.
Christmas Funfetti bread is a great treat year round and also perfect to give as gifts around the holidays. Plus you can put anything inside of bread, so just think about all the delicious possibilities!
What is Funfetti Bread
Funfetti bread is a flavored sweet bread that is made with a homemade cake mix and sprinkles. This sweet frosted Christmas bread is so tasty and so much fun!
What Makes This Funfetti Bread
The fun of this bread recipe comes from using sprinkles inside or on top of the bread, so for best results don’t leave them out! If you want more sprinkles in your bread you can always use more!
Is This a Healthy Recipe
This is not a healthy recipe, it is made with tons of butter and has sugar in it. But, trust me it's oh so delicious and worth every calorie!
How Do I Store Frosted Funfetti Bread
This frosted funfetti bread recipe can be stored in a storage bag or an airtight container for up to five days. There is no reason to keep this bread in the fridge, store your funfetti bread recipe on the counter. For longer storage, you can freeze this frosted Christmas bread for up to three months in the freezer. Just wrap it tightly in cling wrap and then aluminum foil and freeze.
What kind of sprinkles do I need to make Christmas funfetti bread?
You need just regular sprinkles or jimmies. Make sure that they are colors you will see inside the bread, if a few white sprinkles should happen to sneak in no one knows what happened! I personally prefer the jimmies as they get softer once they are baked.
Is funfetti bread sweet or savory?
Christmas bread is a sweet recipe. It can be eaten for breakfast or as a snack and works great with morning coffee, too!
Can I change up the colors of this funfetti Christmas bread?
Yes, you can use whatever colors of sprinkles you like! Simply pour in more sprinkles or jimmies into your bread. A teaspoon or two should be great for every cup of flour used.
What goes well with Christmas frosted funfetti bread?
This Christmas bread tastes amazing on its own but my son thinks this bread is best when served with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate. It goes especially nicely with a cup of coffee in the morning!
Frosted Christmas Funfetter Bread Ingredients
The great thing about this recipe is that it doesn't take a lot of ingredients to make. It's a simple cake recipe with a simple icing recipe that comes together quickly and uses ingredients that are all kitchen staples. Here's what you'll need.
For the Cake
- ¾ cup butter, softened
- 1 ½ cup all purpose flour, sifted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup sprinkles (Christmas mix)
For the Icing
- 1 ¼ cup powder sugar, sifted
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ cup sprinkles
That's all it takes to make this delicious frosted Christmas bread recipe! As you can see, all of the ingredients are very simple. There's nothing fancy here - except for how it looks.
How to Make Christmas Funfetti Bread
Making this delicious Christmas treat is just as easy as gathering up the ingredients for it. It's a simple recipe that comes together quickly. And because it's made in a loaf and iced rather than frosted, it requires very little in the way of effort. The entire recipe is really just a matter of mixing, baking, and icing. It just takes a few minutes of prep and about 50 minutes of baking. That's it! Here's what you'll do.
- Preheat the oven to 350°. Grease a bread pan very well. Place the oven rack on the top rung.
- In a large mixing bowl beat together with a hand mixer the butter, sugar and eggs till yellow and creamy.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate medium bowl. Set aside.
- To the large mixing bowl add the milk, sour cream and vanilla mix into a batter.
- Using a spoon, slowly add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredient batter.
- With a large spoon fold ½ cup sprinkles into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bread pan. Bake for 40-50 minutes. Insert a toothpick into the middle of the bread to check for doneness. Toothpick should come out clean when baked through.
- Remove the bread from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Prepare your serving dish or cooling rack for the icing of the bread.
- After the bread has been cooling for 5 minutes, run a knife around the edges of the bread pan to ensure the sides are loosened, then turn the bread pan upside down and gently remove the bread from the pan.
- Let the bread cool completely before icing.
- In a large mixing bowl combine the icing ingredients: powder sugar, cream, vanilla, and using a whisk, beat till smooth.
- Pour evenly over the bread.
- Top with holiday colored sprinkles.
- Enjoy.
Tips:
- Great gift idea for office coworkers, neighbors, church, or coffee with friends. Ready to serve on a dish or wrapped in a bread box with ribbon, brighten the room with one of these and you’re sure to hear “Ooos”and “Awwws”.
- Use a toothpick to check for doneness. Insert gently into the middle. If it comes out clean, it is done, if it is still gooey, it will need a few more minutes. But, be careful not to overbake, or it will be dry and hard.
- It is important to read the whole recipe before you begin cooking to ensure you have an understanding of how the recipe is made, and double check all ingredients needed. This also helps with the order of preparation and timing if you have other dishes you are preparing at the same time.
Christmas Funfetti bread is a sweet recipe that can be eaten for breakfast or as a snack. It tastes great with coffee in the morning and goes especially well with hot chocolate on cold winter days. This Christmas Funfetti Bread Recipe is perfect for the holidays and will look amazing on your holiday dessert table, plus the children will love it.
Make This Funfetti Bread a Part of Your Christmas Table
This delicious frosted Christmas bread recipe is so pretty and so easy to make. It's perfect for any Christmas table, and it comes together so quickly, you'll be in and out of the kitchen in no time. With a combination like that, it makes the perfect recipe to bring to any holiday event or simply to serve for a special Christmas day treat in your own home. Give this recipe a try, and I know you'll love it.
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Christmas Funfetti Bread
Equipment
- Loaf Pan
Ingredients
- ¾ cup butter softened
- 1 ½ cup all purpose flour sifted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1.2 cup milk
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup sprinkles Christmas mix
Icing
- 1 ¼ cup powder sugar sifted
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ cup sprinkles
Instructions
- Get out and measure all of your ingredients.
- Preheat the oven to 350°. Grease a bread pan very well. Place oven rack on the top rung.
- In a large mixing bowl beat together with a hand mixer the butter, sugar and eggs till yellow and creamy.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate medium bowl. Set aside.
- To the large mixing bowl add the milk, sour cream and vanilla mix into a batter.
- Using a spoon, slowly add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredient batter.
- With a large spoon fold ½ cup sprinkles into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bread pan.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes. Insert a toothpick into the middle of the bread to check for doneness. Toothpick should come out clean when baked through.
- Remove the bread from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Prepare your serving dish or cooling rack for the icing of the bread.
- After the bread has been cooling for 5 minutes, run a knife around the edges of the bread pan to ensure the sides are loosened, then turn the bread pan upside down and gently remove the bread from the pan.
- Let the bread cool completely before icing.
- In a large mixing bowl combine the icing ingredients: powder sugar, cream, vanilla, and using a whisk, beat till smooth.
- Pour evenly over the bread.
- Top with holiday colored sprinkles.
- As many or as little as you want.
- Slice and serve.
- Enjoy every bite.
Notes
Use a toothpick to check for doneness. Insert gently into the middle. If it comes out clean, it is done, if it is still gooey, it will need a few more minutes. But, be careful not to overbake, or it will be dry and hard. Storage:
Will keep in a ziplock bag at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Will also freeze well for up to 3 months. To thaw, place in the refrigerator overnight.
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