bread pudding with vanilla cake
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 loaf of vanilla cake (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Cake:
- Cut the vanilla cake into 1-inch cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Make the Custard:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg until well combined.
- Combine the Cake and Custard:
- Pour the custard mixture over the cake cubes.
- Gently fold the mixture to ensure all the cake pieces are coated with the custard.
- Let it sit for about 10 minutes to allow the cake to soak up the custard.
- Prepare the Baking Dish:
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with the melted butter.
- If using, sprinkle the raisins and chopped nuts over the soaked cake mixture and gently mix.
- Bake the Bread Pudding:
- Pour the soaked cake mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set (a knife inserted into the center should come out clean).
- Serve:
- Allow the bread pudding to cool slightly before serving.
- Serve warm, optionally topped with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 30g
Enjoy this delicious and comforting Bread Pudding with Vanilla Cake, perfect for dessert or a special treat!
