Funfetti Coffee Cake Monkey Bread (Printable)

Festive monkey bread with cinnamon coffee cake base, sweet glaze, and vibrant sprinkles for cheerful gatherings.

# Components:

→ 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 to 3 tablespoons milk
19 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
20 - 2 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles, for garnish

# Method:

01 - Grease a 10-inch bundt pan or tube pan thoroughly.
02 - In a large bowl, combine the warmed milk, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and active dry yeast. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy.
03 - Blend in the melted butter, eggs, and salt. Stir well until incorporated.
04 - Gradually add the flour, mixing just until a soft dough forms. Knead by hand or with a mixer for 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
05 - Gently knead in 1/3 cup rainbow sprinkles, distributing evenly.
06 - Place the dough into a greased bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 60 to 75 minutes.
07 - In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon.
08 - Work together the flour, light brown sugar, cold cubed butter, ground cinnamon, and pinch of salt using a fork until a crumbly streusel forms. Chill until needed.
09 - Deflate the risen dough gently. Pinch off dough pieces about 1 inch in diameter and roll into balls.
10 - Dip each dough ball in melted butter, then roll in cinnamon sugar. Arrange evenly in the greased pan.
11 - Sprinkle the chilled streusel topping evenly over the prepared dough balls.
12 - Cover the pan and let the dough rise for 30 minutes, until slightly puffed.
13 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake the bread for 35 to 40 minutes until deeply golden and set. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack.
14 - Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
15 - Drizzle the glaze over the warm bread and garnish with rainbow sprinkles. Serve while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Eye-catching and fun for any party or brunch
  • Soft, fluffy coffee cake texture paired with cinnamon sugar and sprinkles
02 -
  • Contains wheat, milk, eggs, and may have food coloring from sprinkles
  • Check sprinkles for allergens and gluten if needed
03 -
  • Add 1/2 tsp almond extract for extra flavor in the dough
  • Use nonpareil sprinkles for bright texture and color
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