This French toast cake is a classic French dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with sweet bread and topped with a delicious caramel sauce. This recipe is sure to please everyone.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf of sweet bread, sliced into 1-inch thick slices
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Caramel Sauce
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup corn syrup or honey
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Grease a 9-inch round baking pan.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, milk and vanilla extract.
- Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture until it’s evenly coated on both sides.>< li >Arrange the slices in the greased baking pan.< li >Sprinkle the melted butter over the top of the slices. < li >In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Sprinkle this mixture over the top of the slices.< li >Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes or until golden brown. < /ol >< h2 >For The Caramel Sauce < ol >< li >Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.< li >Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup (or honey) and vanilla extract. Bring to a boil and stir constantly for about 5 minutes or until thickened. < /ol >< h2 >Assembly < ol >< li >Allow cake to cool slightly before pouring caramel sauce over top.< /ol >
