Funfetti Coffee Cake Monkey Bread (Printable Version)
Soft monkey bread with cinnamon, glaze, and sprinkles. Perfect for cheerful gatherings or a fun breakfast treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 3/4 cup whole milk, warmed
06 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
07 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
08 - 1/3 cup rainbow sprinkles
→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating
09 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
10 - 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
11 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
→ Streusel Topping
12 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
13 - 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
14 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
15 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
16 - Pinch of salt
→ Vanilla Glaze
17 - 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
18 - 2 – 3 tablespoons milk
19 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
20 - 2 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles, for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Grease a 10-inch bundt pan or tube pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
02 - In a large bowl, combine warm milk, granulated sugar, and active dry yeast. Allow mixture to stand for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.
03 - Stir in melted butter, eggs, and salt. Blend until uniformly combined.
04 - Gradually add all-purpose flour, mixing continuously until a soft dough forms. Knead by hand or with an electric mixer for 5 to 7 minutes, resulting in a smooth and elastic texture.
05 - Gently knead rainbow sprinkles into dough until evenly distributed.
06 - Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rest in a warm environment until the volume doubles, approximately 60 to 75 minutes.
07 - In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for coating.
08 - In a separate bowl, use a fork to blend together all-purpose flour, packed light brown sugar, cold cubed butter, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until a crumbly texture forms. Refrigerate until needed.
09 - Punch down dough and portion into 1-inch pieces. Roll each portion into a smooth ball.
10 - Dip each dough ball into melted butter, then roll in cinnamon sugar mixture to fully coat. Arrange evenly in the prepared baking pan.
11 - Scatter streusel topping over the layered dough balls.
12 - Cover the pan and let dough rise for 30 minutes, until balls are puffy.
13 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until golden brown and fully set. Allow to cool in pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack.
14 - In a bowl, whisk together sifted powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until a smooth glaze forms.
15 - Drizzle vanilla glaze over warm bread and garnish with additional rainbow sprinkles. Serve warm.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Bright rainbow sprinkles bring joy to any table
- Soft coffee cake texture and cinnamon sugar coating make it irresistible
02 -
- Sprinkles can contain allergens; always check their packaging for gluten or dye content
- This monkey bread is best served warm for soft pull-apart texture
03 -
- Add 1/2 tsp almond extract for a unique twist
- Avoid jimmies sprinkles that bleed color, use confetti or nonpareils for best results