Christmas Bread is the Most Festive Holiday Treat! (2024)

A simple glazed sweet bread filled with festive sprinkles, this easy Christmas loaf cake is a beautiful holiday dessert!

Easy Christmas Bread

Forget fruitcake! This year it’s all about Christmas breads!

This fun and festive sweet bread is filled with colorful Christmas sprinkles and topped with a simple sugar glaze. It’s easy to make and so pretty!

Not only would this holiday bread look beautiful on the dessert table, it also makes fabulous gifts for friends, family, neighbors, or teachers.

The best part is that you don’t have to be a baking expert to make this recipe. There’s no yeast to worry about, no waiting for dough to rise…all you do is mix and bake!

Flavor-wise, it’s similar to pound cake, with a hint of cinnamon for those holiday vibes. The fragrant bread smells so amazing while it bakes!

So let’s get to it!

Ingredients

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For the Bread:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 2/3 cup Christmas sprinkles

For the Glaze:

• 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 TB heavy whipping cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Christmas sprinkles

Helpful Kitchen Tools

• 9×5 inch Loaf Pan
• Stand mixer (or Electric Hand Mixer and Large Bowl)
• Wire whisk
• Non-slip mixing bowls
• Wire Cooling Rack

Instructions

To Prep: Preheat oven to 350 degrees and coat your loaf pan with non-stick baking spray.

To Make the Bread:

1. Cream butter and sugar together using stand mixer or an electric hand mixer and large bowl.
2. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until just combined.
3. Add the sour cream and milk and continue mixing until everything is well incorporated.
4. In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.
5. Gradually pour the flour mixture into the bowl of wet ingredients, mixing as you add.
6. Stir in the sprinkles by hand using a spatula, then scoop the batter into your prepared pan. If needed, gently spread the bread dough so the top is even.
7. Bake for 1 hour at 350°F. Check by inserting a toothpick in the center of the loaf. If it comes out clean, the bread is done. If there is any batter stuck to the toothpick, bake for 10 more minutes and check again.
8. When bread is done balking, remove from oven and allow to cool in pan for 5 minutes.
9. Give the loaf a shake to loosen up the bread loaf, then flip carefully onto a wire rack to finish cooling.

To Make the Glaze:

1. Whisk together powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla in a medium bowl until smooth.
2. Pour slowly over bread to coat the top.
3. Finish with Christmas sprinkles.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does This Bread Need To Be Refrigerated?

I recommend storing this bread in an airtight container at room temperature. You could also wrap in foil, if you haven’t iced the bread yet. It should stay good for up to a week.

If using cream cheese frosting instead of our glaze recipe, you’ll want to keep the bread in the refrigerator.

You can also freeze the bread for long-term storage. You can wrap the entire loaf in plastic wrap and place it inside a gallon size freezer bag for up to 2-3 months.

Can You Make This Recipe Gluten-Free?

Sure! To do so, simply swap out the all purpose flour with an all-purpose gluten free flour blend. You may also want to check the labels on other ingredients used to ensure they’re produced in a facility without cross-contamination, if that is a concern.

More Christmas Bread Recipes To Try

• Cranberry Bliss Bread
• Cheesy Bread Wreath
• Kid-Made Gingerbread House Cakes
• Red Velvet Loaf

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