Nothing says ‘holiday season’ like a slice of pound cake—especially when it’s studded with cheerful, baked-in sprinkles that look like confetti frozen in time. This Christmas Pound Cake Loaf is the kind of recipe that brings instant joy the moment you pull it from the oven. The rich, buttery crumb, the sweet pops of color, and the nostalgia of classic holiday baking all come together in one cozy, festive treat. It’s the loaf you make when you want something simple but still special—something that looks like you spent hours on it, even though it comes together with ease.
Whether you’re serving it at a holiday brunch, wrapping it up as a neighbor-friendly gift, or keeping it all to yourself for those chilly December evenings, this sprinkle-filled pound cake is guaranteed to bring smiles. It stays wonderfully moist, slices beautifully, and makes your kitchen smell like pure Christmas happiness. Plus, those bursts of red and green sprinkles peeking through each slice? They’re basically built-in holiday cheer. Get ready to bake a loaf that’s merry, bright, and absolutely irresistible.
Ingredients
- Flour— 2 cups
- 2 Eggs
- Milk— 3/4 cup
- Vegetable Oil— 1/2 cup
- White Sugar— 1 cup
- Salt— 1 teaspoon
- Baking Powder— 1-1/2 teaspoons
- Cornstarch— 1 tablespoon
- Almond Extract— 1/2 tablespoon
- Butter Extract— 1/2 teaspoon
- Vanilla Extract— 1/4 teaspoon
- Christmas Sprinkles— 1-1/2 cup
Glaze
- Powdered Sugar— 2 cups
- Milk— 2-3 tablespoons
What You’ll Need
- 9×5 Loaf Pan
- Mixing Bowls
How To Make A Christmas Pound Cake Loaf
- First preheat oven to 350F. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, oil, almond extract, butter extract, and vanilla extract.
- Fold in flour, baking powder, cornstarch, sugar, and salt until only a few streaks remain then add in sprinkles and continue to fold into batter until white streaks disappear.
- Grease a 9×5 loaf pan then pour batter in evenly and bake for 55 minutes.
- Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to cooling rack.
- Once the loaf cake has completely cooled, prepare the glaze by combining powdered sugar and milk. Add more milk for a more runny glaze and more powdered sugar to make glaze thicker. Use glaze immediately (it hardens as it sets), slice and enjoy.
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