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!
Frosted Christmas Funfetti 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
- butter
- all purpose flour, sifted
- granulated sugar
- large eggs
- baking powder
- salt
- vanilla
- milk
- sour cream
- sprinkles (Christmas mix)
For the Icing
- powder sugar, sifted
- heavy cream
- vanilla
- 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.
- 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.
Hint: 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.
If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy our easy stuffed gingerbread cookies, Festive Gingerbread Dip or our Christmas Donuts recipe.
How Do I Store Frosted Funfetti Bread
This frosted funfetti bread recipe can be stored in a resealable 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 inside an airtight container or resealable freezer bag. Just wrap it tightly in cling wrap and then aluminum foil and freeze.
What to Serve with Christmas Frosted Funfetti Bread
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 for Christmas 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. Try our Christmas holiday punch recipe too.
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.
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Yes, you can use whatever colors of sprinkles you like! Simply add your preferred sprinkles or jimmies to your bread.
Christmas bread is a sweet recipe. It can be eaten for breakfast or as a snack and works great with morning coffee, too!
You need just regular sprinkles or jimmies. Make sure that they are colors you want to 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.
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!
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
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup sprinkles Christmas mix
Icing
- 1 ¼ cup powdered sugar sifted
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ cup sprinkles
Instructions
- 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.
Notes
- 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.
- Storage - Will keep in a resealable 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.
Nutrition
This post was originally published August 2021. It has been updated with new images and content.
Liz says
Quick question; it says this recipe makes 12 (12 loaves), what size loaf pans are you using for this? Large or single person sized, etc?
Karin and Ken says
I apologize for the confusion. That is 12 servings or slices. This recipe makes 1 loaf in a regular loaf pan. Enjoy. It’s delicious! All the best. Karin
Kristen says
Quick question -- the milk, 1.2 cups, is this a typo and should be 1.25 cups? Just wondering as it seems like an odd measurement. Thanks!
Karin and Ken says
I have corrected it. 1/2 cup milk. I apologize for the error! Thank you for letting me know. Enjoy this recipe! We love it. All the best. Karin
Karen says
This looks absolutely delicious! I can't wait to bake this festive and beautiful bread for the holidays. I love your website!
Karin and Ken says
I can’t thank you enough for your kind words! Thank you for letting me know you made my day. All the best. Karin