Whip Up This Funfetti Loaf for a Joyful Treat
This delightful Ice Cream Bread offers a tender, moist crumb with a subtle sweetness. Infused with the creamy essence of your favorite ice cream, it features vibrant bursts of color from coated candies throughout. A smooth, sweet glaze and a generous scattering of rainbow sprinkles complete this festive baked loaf, making it a charming treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-55 minutes
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: 8-10 slices 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups self-rising flour
- 2 cups (1 pint) melted vanilla ice cream, softened
- ½ cup colorful coated candies, such as M&M's
- For the Glaze:
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup rainbow sprinkles, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan, or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the self-rising flour and melted ice cream. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the colorful coated candies.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the bread cools, prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk a teaspoon at a time if a thinner consistency is desired.
- Once the bread is completely cool, pour the glaze over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides. Immediately scatter the rainbow sprinkles over the wet glaze.
- Allow the glaze to set for about 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For a different flavor profile, experiment with various ice cream flavors like strawberry, chocolate, or mint chip.
Ensure the ice cream is fully melted but not warm, to achieve the best batter consistency.
Do not overmix the batter; overmixing can lead to a tough bread.
Store leftover Ice Cream Bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Calories: 350 (Estimated per serving)
- Fat: 12g (Estimated per serving)
- Carbohydrates: 55g (Estimated per serving)
- Protein: 5g (Estimated per serving)