This delicious Christmas Funfetti Bread is an easy quick bread recipe that is studded with holiday sprinkles, glazed with a delicious vanilla glaze, and then topped off with even more sprinkles. It’s the perfect holiday treat everyone can enjoy!
I love funfetti cake, cupcakes, cookies, you name it. I love anything that contains sprinkles. Well, this Christmas Bread absolutely handles that! Loaded with sprinkles in the bread itself and on top you couldn’t get more Christmas time than this.
Quick breads are one of my favorite types of bread to make, they don’t require any rising time or anything. You just mix it up, bake it, cool it and you are ready to go. They are one of the easiest breads to make and so many different flavors.
Why This Recipe Works
- Pantry staple ingredients help make this Christmas Funfetti Bread come together quickly.
- You can double this recipe to serve more people, or separate it into mini loaves and give them as holiday gifts.
- You can use any type of holiday sprinkles that you like as they are easily found this time of year.
Christmas Bread Ingredients
This Christmas Bread Recipe is a basic vanilla cinnamon bread recipe made with vanilla extract and a hint of cinnamon to give it a little holiday flair.
You are able to easily make this bread with things that you already have in your pantry, it does not require any odd ingredients other than your holiday sprinkles which are easy to find this time of year.
The main ingredients to the bread are butter, sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and milk with a couple of extra add-ins to make it special. Regardless this is such an easy recipe, there is no reason NOT to make it this holiday season.
How To Make Christmas Funfetti Bread Step-by-Step
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray a loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray, set aside.
In a large bowl with a hand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs and vanilla and mix until combined. Then, mix in the sour cream and milk until incorporated, and set aside.
In a separate bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir in until just combined and no flour streaks remain. Lastly, fold in the sprinkles.
Pour cake batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 60 to 70 minutes or until a toothpick comes clean from the center and the top is just golden. Remove from the oven to cool in the pan For 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Meanwhile, make the glaze by whisking together the confectioner’s sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla. Spread the icing over the cooled bread and smooth it out with a rubber spatula.
Sprinkle with extra sprinkles if desired then let set then slice and serve.
Flavor Variations:
Some other variations that would be good for this bread include:
- Making cream cheese icing, you can never go wrong with that!
- Instead of icing the top, sprinkle some cinnamon and sugar over the batter in the baking pan before baking making it a cinnamon sugar bread.
- Since the bread is simple and has no special flavor, mixing in some white or regular chocolate chips would be great!
- You could also use some chopped-up candied fruit in place of the sprinkles to make it holiday-themed.
Use rainbow sprinkles or other holiday sprinkle colors in this funfetti bread recipe to celebrate other occasions throughout the year!
How To Store:
We prefer to store this Christmas Quick Bread in an airtight container at room temperature, storing quick bread in the refrigerator will cause them to dry out. This bread will last for 3 to 4 days when stored properly.
Can I Freeze This Bread?
Absolutely, quick bread is really easy to freeze. Bake up per the instructions but don’t prepare the glaze.
I like to wrap mine in foil and then store it in a freezer bag, then place it in the freezer and it should last up to 3 months frozen.
Let the funfetti bread defrost on the countertop at room temperature and then you can make your glaze and serve.
Other Sweet Bread Recipes:
- Zucchini Bread – A delicious classic bread made from freshly shredded zucchini and other spices.
- Applesauce Bread – This bread is made with chunky applesauce, nuts, and an array of delicious spices.
- Ice Cream Bread – A delicious customizable 2 ingredient bread made from ice cream and self-rising flour.
- Starbucks Banana Bread – An easy and delicious classic bread full of nuts and bananas, a staple recipe to have!
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Christmas Bread
Ingredients
Bread
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅔ cup Christmas sprinkles plus more for topping
Icing
- 1¼ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 9×5-inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
- In a large bowl with a hand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs and vanilla and mix just until combined then mix in the sour cream and milk until incorporated; set aside.
- In a separate large bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir in until just combined and no flour streaks remain.
- Lastly, fold in the sprinkles but do not overmix them or they could bleed into the batter.
- Spread into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 60 to 70 minutes or until a toothpick comes clean from the center and the top is just golden. Remove from the oven and cool in the pan for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Meanwhile, make the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla. Spread the icing over the cooled bread and smooth out with a rubber spatula.
- Sprinkle with extra sprinkles if desired then let set then slice and serve.
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Notes
- If your bread is browning too quickly, you can place a foil tent over it while it finishes baking.
Nutrition
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Comments & Reviews
Marilyn says
Nutrition facts can not be correct???? Really!! who would make this recipe if they are?
Rebecca Hubbell says
The nutrition facts are correct for 1 whole Loaf of bread. Depending on how you slice it determines the amount per serving. You can also eliminate the icing if you are looking for something lower in calories. It is a sweet dessert bread.
Maybe in the future you’ll consider rating the recipe only if you’ve tried it instead of giving me 1 star because you didn’t like the calorie count.
Ida says
Can these be made in 3×5 mini loaves? Love this size for gifts
Rebecca Hubbell says
Yes, you should be able to make 3 mini loaves with this recipe.
Suzanne says
Could you use peppermint extract in place of the vanilla extract?
Rebecca Hubbell says
You could, but I’m not sure how it would taste. I think vanilla or almond would be best!
Jennifer says
I was wondering if this could be made into 2 8″ pans?
Rebecca Hubbell says
If you doubled the recipe you could make it in 2 8-inch round pans.
Brittany says
Hi! Can this recipe be done in mini Bundt pans instead of a loaf pan? Does it change any cooking time or anything?
Rebecca Hubbell says
You should be able to cooki it in mini bundt pans. It will impact the cook Tim as they will likely need around 15 to 20 minutes in mini bundt pans – assuming you are talking about the ones with multiple cavities similar to a cupcake size.
Dana says
Can this bread b made with unsweetened almond milk & almond flour?
Rebecca Hubbell says
Hi Dana, You might be able to use almond milk but almond flour will not work in this recipe.
Lisa says
Hi, Do you remove it from the pan before frosting?
Rebecca Hubbell says
I would, yes. But if you are packaging up as a gift in a disposable pan, just let it cool completely first.
Gloria Beggs says
Looks so good. Can I use 0% greek yogurt instead of sour cream.Also can I use 1%milk instead of cream.
Rebecca Hubbell says
The yogurt should be a fine substitute, however, the milk could be an issue because of the different in consistency and gat content. I have never tested it with milk so I’m really not sure for certain.
mary says
Such a fun and easy recipe. I made it as gluten free, turned out perfect for my friend.
Rebecca Hubbell says
So glad you enjoyed it, which gluten-free flour did you use?
Sunshine says
I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THE FROSTING FOR THIS QUICK BREAD HARDENS. IF IM GICING IT FOR GIFT GIVING; I DONT WANT THE FROSTING TO GET “MESSED UP”. ❤️
Rebecca Hubbell says
It will crust, but may not completely solidify. You can pop it in the fridge before wrapping to make it harder.
Anne says
I love the ease in preparation & looks so pretty but my family said it didn’t have much flavor other than the glaze. What could I add to give it some Zaz appeal & more flavor? Two family members cant have chocolate due to migraines. Ideas would be great. I want this bread to work for our Christmas. Thanks
Annie
Rebecca Hubbell says
You could add more vanilla extract or another flavor extract of your choice!
Ann Johnson says
If I use mini pans how long should I bake it? I would like to hive them for neighbor gifts.
Rebecca Hubbell says
I have never made this recipe in mini Loaf pan but I would say between 20 and 30 minutes.
Ella says
The first time I made them they came out just like your picture. Delicious and so fun.
Georgia says
This looks great for the Holidays. I want to try it before Christmas, but what size loaf pan do you use.?
Rebecca Hubbell says
Thanks for bring that to my attention, just updated the recipe to include it!