Sticky Banana Bread Pudding Cake 🍌🍰✨
Warm, gooey, and utterly irresistible, this Sticky Banana Bread Pudding Cake is the perfect marriage of two classic desserts — soft banana bread and creamy bread pudding. Sweet, moist, and drizzled with caramel, it’s the ultimate cozy dessert for chilly evenings or special occasions.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 3 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups whole milk or cream
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- 4 cups cubed day-old bread (brioche or challah works best)
For the Caramel Sauce:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, eggs, milk, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth. Gently fold in the cubed bread until every piece is coated with the banana mixture. Let it sit for 10 minutes to soak up the custard.
Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set but still soft. While it bakes, prepare the caramel sauce.
In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, and cream over medium heat. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens (about 3–4 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in a pinch of salt.
Once the pudding cake is done, let it rest for 5 minutes. Drizzle warm caramel sauce generously over the top before serving.
Tips for Success
Use overripe bananas for the best flavor. If your bread is too fresh, lightly toast it first — this helps it soak up the custard better. For an extra indulgent twist, sprinkle chocolate chips or chopped pecans between layers.
Serving Ideas
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or an extra drizzle of caramel. It also tastes incredible the next day after chilling — just warm it briefly in the microwave before serving.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories: ~420 kcal | Protein: 7g | Carbs: 52g | Fat: 20g
Conclusion
The Sticky Banana Bread Pudding Cake is pure comfort in dessert form — rich, tender, and dripping with caramel goodness. Each bite melts in your mouth with the warmth of banana, butter, and spice, making it a treat that feels like a hug from the inside out. Whether shared at the table or enjoyed by the spoonful in secret, it’s guaranteed to become a cozy favorite.