Banana Bread Pudding Cake

Got leftover banana bread? Turn it into something even more delicious with this Banana Bread Pudding Cake! It’s rich, soft, and packed with warm cinnamon flavors, all soaked in a creamy custard. Whether you serve it warm with caramel sauce or a scoop of ice cream, this dessert is pure comfort food.

Let’s get baking!

What You’ll Need

For the Bread Pudding Cake:

4 cups cubed banana bread (slightly stale works best)
2 ripe bananas, mashed
2 cups whole milk (or half-and-half for extra richness)
3 eggs
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp salt
2 tbsp melted butter

For the Topping (Optional but amazing!):

Caramel sauce
Powdered sugar
Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

a small plate of cubed banana bread, a small plate of mashed bananas, a small plate of whole milk, a small plate of eggs, a small plate of brown sugar, a small plate of granulated sugar, a small plate of vanilla extract, a small plate of cinnamon, a small plate of salt, and a small plate of melted butter

Pro Tips

Use slightly stale banana bread—it soaks up the custard better!
Don’t skip the resting time—let the bread soak in the custard for extra flavor.
Bake until golden brown—the center should be set but still soft.
For extra indulgence, add chocolate chips or chopped nuts.
Serve warm with caramel sauce or ice cream for the best experience!

Tools You’ll Need

Mixing bowls
Whisk
Spatula
8×8-inch baking dish
Cooling rack

Instructions

Step 1: Cube the Banana Bread

Cut the banana bread into 1-inch cubes and place them in a mixing bowl.

banana bread being cut into 1-inch cubes on a wooden cutting board, the texture soft with golden brown edges

Step 2: Make the Custard

In another bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, eggs, milk, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and melted butter.

a mixing bowl with mashed bananas, cracked eggs, milk, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and melted butter being whisked together into a creamy custard mixture

Step 3: Soak the Bread

Pour the custard mixture over the cubed banana bread and gently stir to coat. Let it sit for 15 minutes to soak.

custard being poured over cubed banana bread in a mixing bowl. A spatula gently presses the bread into the liquid to soak up the mixture

Step 4: Transfer to Baking Dish

Pour the soaked mixture into a greased baking dish and spread it evenly.

baking round dish filled with uncooked custard-soaked banana bread, partially broken down but still showing some visible bread pieces

Step 5: Bake the Pudding Cake

Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and set in the center.

baking round dish inside a modern stainless steel double oven, filled with banana bread pudding as it bakes

Step 6: Cool & Serve

Let the cake cool for 10 minutes, then serve warm with caramel sauce, powdered sugar, or ice cream.

warm banana bread pudding in a baking round dish being drizzled with caramel sauce, the sauce glistening as it drips into the soft, golden surface

Leftovers & Storage

Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds to enjoy warm!

Wrap-Up

This Banana Bread Pudding Cake is the perfect way to use up leftover banana bread and turn it into something incredible. Warm, sweet, and cozy, it’s a dessert you’ll want to make again and again. Try it out and let me know how it turns out! Enjoy! 🍌🍰✨