Ingredients
3 large ripe bananas
6 cups cubed stale bread
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with 2 tablespoons butter.
Peel and slice bananas into 1/2-inch rounds.
Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a skillet. Add bananas, granulated and brown sugars. Cook 5-7 minutes until golden and softened.
In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, milk, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Add cooked bananas to custard mixture and stir to combine.
Pour custard-banana mixture over prepared bread, ensuring all pieces are soaked.
Cover and bake 40 minutes. Uncover and bake 15-20 minutes until top is golden and custard is set.
Notes
Use day-old bread with sturdy structure like brioche or French bread
Add caramelized bananas directly to custard for even flavor distribution
Top with additional sugar and cinnamon before final baking phase if desired
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 55
- Category: Classic American Cake Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg