Description
Banana bread pudding cake brings warm memories of grandma’s kitchen, where comfort wrapped around us like a sweet, familiar embrace. Rich with ripe bananas and a tender crumb, this dessert turns simple ingredients into pure southern hospitality on your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups banana bread
- 2 ripe bananas
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 eggs
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Garnishes:
- Caramel sauce
- Powdered sugar
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Slice banana bread into precise 1-inch cubes and transfer them into a spacious mixing vessel.
- Mash 2 ripe bananas thoroughly using a fork until completely smooth and lump-free.
- Combine 3 eggs, 2 cups whole milk, ½ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tsp cinnamon, ¼ tsp salt, and 2 tbsp melted butter in a separate mixing bowl.
- Whisk the custard ingredients vigorously until the mixture becomes completely uniform and silky.
- Pour the entire custard mixture over the banana bread cubes and fold gently to ensure every cube gets evenly coated.
- Allow the bread to soak for exactly 15 minutes, periodically pressing cubes to help absorption.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Transfer the soaked mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Position the dish in a preheated oven at 350°F and bake for precisely 40-45 minutes.
- Check for a golden brown top and firm center to confirm doneness.
- Remove from oven and let the cake rest for 10 minutes to stabilize its structure.
- Serve warm, generously drizzled with caramel sauce and dusted with powdered sugar.
- Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Fresh, slightly overripe bananas work best for maximum flavor and sweetness in this dessert.
- When cutting banana bread, use a sharp knife and aim for uniform cube sizes to ensure even soaking and baking.
- Allow the bread to soak in the custard mixture completely, giving it time to absorb all the delicious flavors before baking.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the banana bread with gluten-free bread cubes or a gluten-free banana bread alternative.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Cakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 263 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 157 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg