Christmas Funfetti Pound Cake 🎄🎂✨
Moist, buttery, and bursting with festive color, this Christmas Funfetti Pound Cake is a joyful holiday twist on the classic vanilla loaf. Speckled with red and green sprinkles, it’s as cheerful as it is delicious — the perfect treat for Christmas brunches, dessert tables, or edible gifting!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup whole milk (or heavy cream for extra richness)
- ½ cup red and green sprinkles
Optional Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Extra sprinkles for topping
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together for 3–4 minutes until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Gently fold in the red and green sprinkles — don’t overmix or the colors may bleed. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake and add a final festive sprinkle of red and green decorations.
Tips for Success
- Use jimmies-style sprinkles, not nonpareils — they hold their color better during baking.
- For extra flavor, add a touch of almond extract or lemon zest.
- This loaf freezes beautifully — wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store for up to a month.
Serving Ideas
Slice and serve with hot cocoa, coffee, or eggnog for a cozy Christmas morning treat. It also makes a perfect edible gift when wrapped in festive parchment and ribbon.
Nutritional Information (per slice)
Calories: ~320 kcal | Carbs: 40g | Fat: 16g | Protein: 4g
Conclusion
The Christmas Funfetti Pound Cake is the ultimate holiday bake — moist, buttery, and brimming with festive cheer. Its bright colors and sweet vanilla flavor make every slice feel like a celebration, bringing a smile to everyone around the table.