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Overnight French Toast Cake
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Overnight French Toast Cake

Socially acceptable cake for breakfast. Make it ahead and bake off in the morning. Exactly what you're looking for to make any occasion extra special.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Cooling Time10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cake, french toast, french toast casserole, overnight
Servings: 10 Adults
Calories: 574kcal
Author: turnips + tantrums

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf challah bread cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 6 eggs
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sugar
  • powdered sugar to garnish
  • butter to grease pan
  • maple syrup

Instructions

  • Butter a standard Bundt pan.
  • Cube challah and add to pan.
  • In a mixing bowl, use a fork to whisk eggs, cream, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and sugar.
  • Pour mixture over bread. Using a fork, squish down bread into the liquid.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and let hang out in the fridge overnight.
  • In the morning, set pan on the counter and pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees. Once you have the right temp, bake the French Toast Cake for 1 hour.
  • Cool for 10 minutes, use a knife to gently separate cake from sides, then invert (fancy word for transfer to) a serving plate. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with maple syrup.

Nutrition

Calories: 574kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 242mg | Sodium: 324mg | Potassium: 276mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 1320IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 223mg | Iron: 2.4mg