Bread Cake
Discover creative ways to turn stale bread into delectable desserts. From classic bread and butter pudding to chocolate-hazelnut delights, these recipes prevent food waste while delivering delicious treats.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk or electric mixer
- Baking dish
- Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- oven
Ingredients
- Core Ingredients for Bread-Based Desserts:
- Bread sourdough, brioche, challah, croissants, or white bread
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk or cream
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon optional
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- Optional Add-Ins for Customization:
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup dried fruit raisins, apricots, figs
- ¼ cup chopped nuts hazelnuts, walnuts, pecans
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons liqueur e.g., Grand Marnier, rum
Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a baking dish.
- Choose Your Bread: Tear or slice stale bread into chunks and place in the dish.
- Prepare the Custard: In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until combined.
- Combine & Soak: Pour the custard mixture over the bread. Let it soak for 15-20 minutes.
- Add Mix-Ins (Optional): Sprinkle chocolate chips, dried fruit, or nuts over the mixture.
- Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown and set.