Unicorn Bread with Sprinkles

Unicorn Bread with Sprinkles transforms classic banana bread into a colorful, magical treat that's perfect for parties or any fun occasion. This recipe starts with a banana bread base, blending mashed ripe bananas, sugar, and butter until creamy. Once combined with flour, baking soda, and salt, the batter is divided and tinted pink, purple, and neon green using gel food coloring. Layering the vibrant colors and adding rainbow sprinkles creates a swirled, whimsical effect. After baking, the bread is topped with a sweet, simple icing made from confectioners' sugar and milk, then adorned with more rainbow sprinkles for a playful finish. Each slice of this unicorn-inspired bread offers bursts of color and flavor, sure to delight children and adults alike.

Clare Greco
Updated on Monday 02 December 2024
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Unicorn Bread with Sprinkles is a delightful way to turn traditional banana bread into a magical, colorful treat. This recipe starts with a moist banana bread base made with mashed ripe bananas, butter, sugar, and eggs. Once the batter is mixed, it's divided and tinted with pink, purple, and neon green gel food coloring, creating a stunning visual effect when layered and baked. Rainbow sprinkles are added for a fun and festive touch, making this bread perfect for parties, themed gatherings, or simply as a cheerful dessert.

INGREDIENTS

  • All-purpose flour: 2 cups
  • Baking soda: 1 tsp
  • Kosher salt: 1/2 tsp
  • Granulated sugar: 1 cup
  • Unsalted butter (room temperature): 1/2 cup
  • Large eggs: 2
  • Ripe bananas (mashed): 3
  • Pink, purple, neon green gel food coloring: As desired
  • Rainbow sprinkles: 1/2 cup, plus more for topping
  • Confectioners' sugar: 2 cups
  • Milk: 3 tbsp

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1:
Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with non-stick spray.
Step 2:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3:
In a separate bowl, beat the sugar and butter together until creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the mashed bananas.
Step 4:
Combine the wet and dry mixtures until just combined. Divide the batter into three bowls and use pink, purple, and neon green gel food coloring to tint each portion.
Step 5:
Layer the colored batters into the loaf pan by scooping dollops of each color, adding rainbow sprinkles between layers.
Step 6:
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 7:
Let the bread cool completely before drizzling with icing made from confectioners' sugar and milk. Top with additional rainbow sprinkles.

Serving and Storage Tips

  • Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • For a special touch, warm slices in the microwave for a few seconds before serving.

Helpful Notes

  • Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors without altering the batter's consistency.
  • Ensure bananas are fully mashed for a smoother batter.

Tips from Well-Known Chefs

  • Chef Olivia suggests using high-quality food coloring for the best color payoff and even mixing.
  • Add a pinch of cinnamon for an extra flavor dimension.

Bright, Fun, and Perfectly Whimsical

Unicorn Bread with Sprinkles offers a playful take on traditional banana bread with a colorful twist.

Colorful Layers and Sweet Icing

With its vibrant colors, tender crumb, and sweet icing drizzle, this bread is a magical treat for all ages.

FAQs

Can I make this bread without food coloring?

Yes, you can skip the coloring for a classic banana bread with sprinkles.

How do I store leftovers?

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

What can I substitute for rainbow sprinkles?

You can use chocolate chips or chopped nuts for a different twist.

Can I use almond flour instead of all-purpose flour?

Substituting almond flour will change the texture but can be used for a gluten-free option.

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Unicorn Bread with Sprinkles is a vibrant, whimsical take on banana bread, featuring swirls of pink, purple, and neon green throughout a soft and moist loaf. This colorful treat is perfect for celebrations, especially with its sweet icing drizzle and rainbow sprinkles. The bread starts with a simple banana batter, enhanced by food coloring for a fun twist. As it bakes, the colorful layers blend beautifully, creating a magical appearance in every slice. Ideal for birthdays, themed parties, or whenever you want to bring a touch of joy and fun to the table.

Unicorn Bread

Colorful banana bread swirled with pink, purple, and green, topped with icing and sprinkles for a magical, fun treat.

Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
65 Minutes
Total Time
80 Minutes

Category: Sweet Treats

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: Dessert

Yield: 12 Servings (1 loaf)

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

01 2 cups all-purpose flour.
02 1 tsp baking soda.
03 1/2 tsp kosher salt.
04 1 cup granulated sugar.
05 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature).
06 2 large eggs.
07 3 ripe bananas, mashed.
08 Pink, purple, and neon green gel food coloring.
09 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles.
10 2 cups confectioners' sugar.
11 3 tbsp milk.
12 Rainbow sprinkles for topping.

Instructions

Step 01

Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with non-stick spray.

Step 02

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 03

In a separate bowl, beat the sugar and butter together until creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the mashed bananas.

Step 04

Combine the wet and dry mixtures until just combined. Divide the batter into three bowls and use pink, purple, and neon green gel food coloring to tint each portion.

Step 05

Layer the colored batters into the loaf pan by scooping dollops of each color, adding rainbow sprinkles between layers.

Step 06

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 07

Let the bread cool completely before drizzling with icing made from confectioners' sugar and milk. Top with additional rainbow sprinkles.

Notes

  1. Unicorn Bread with Sprinkles is a whimsical take on banana bread, swirled with vibrant colors and topped with sweet icing and rainbow sprinkles. It's perfect for parties or any fun occasion!.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
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