Description
Colorful unicorn bread sparkles with whimsy, bringing magical sweetness to dessert tables everywhere. Playful swirls of pastel frosting and rainbow sprinkles invite you to indulge in this enchanting treat that delights both children and adults.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
Coloring and Decoration:
- Pink gel food coloring
- Purple gel food coloring
- Neon green gel food coloring
- 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles
- Rainbow sprinkles for topping
- 3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F and generously coat a 9×5-inch loaf pan with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, ensuring smooth and even distribution of dry ingredients.
- In a separate large bowl, cream sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Incorporate eggs individually, thoroughly mixing after each addition, then gently fold in mashed bananas until well blended.
- Carefully merge wet and dry ingredients, stirring minimally to maintain a tender texture. Divide the batter evenly into three separate bowls.
- Apply gel food coloring to each batter portion – pink, purple, and neon green – stirring gently to create vibrant, uniform colors.
- Create a marbled effect by alternating colored batter dollops in the prepared pan, sprinkling rainbow confetti between each layer for visual appeal and texture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should emerge clean when the bread is fully cooked.
- Allow the bread to cool completely on a wire rack, ensuring proper temperature reduction and structural stability.
- Prepare a simple glaze by whisking confectioners’ sugar with milk until smooth and drizzle over the cooled bread.
- Finish by generously scattering additional rainbow sprinkles across the surface for a playful, whimsical presentation.
Notes
- Customize Color Variations Experiment with different food coloring shades beyond pink, purple, and green to create unique visual effects and personalize the bread’s appearance.
- Enhance Moisture Management Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and ensure not to overmix the batter to maintain a tender, soft texture.
- Sprinkle Distribution Strategy Gently fold sprinkles into each colored batter section and also scatter between layers to prevent color bleeding and ensure even spread throughout the bread.
- Storage and Freshness Tip Store the unicorn bread wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to preserve its vibrant colors and moist consistency.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 271 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 125 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 44 mg