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The Fewd Vault

Leftover Cake Bread Pudding

Yield: 12 servings
Total Time: 1.5 hours
Categories: dessert

Ingredients

  • Leftover dense cake or sweet bread
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts
  • Milk (or egg nog)
  • 1-2 eggs
  • 2-4 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 to 1 tsp vanilla
  • Splash of bourbon or liqueur (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cut cake into 1″ cubes and spread in sprayed baking dish or cake pan so that the cubes cover the bottom.
  2. Sprinkle nuts evenly.
  3. Beat eggs, sugar, vanilla, bourbon, and enough milk or egg nog to soak the cake and pool in the bottom (for a 13 x 9 x 2 pan, this was about 3 cups).
  4. Sprinkle top with sugar, if desired.
  5. Allow to sit for at least 10 minutes or refrigerate until ready to bake.
  6. Bake at 350 degrees (325 for dark pan) for 20-25 minutes or until custard is set.
  7. Drizzle top with caramel, chocolate sauce, or dulce de leche if desired.
  8. Can serve warm or room temperature with whipped cream or other topping.

Notes

If using egg nog, cut eggs, sugar, and vanilla amount in half.

If using a frosted cake, scrape off frosting to mix with milk and powdered sugar for a glaze, and reduce sugar in the cake by half.