Soft & Moist Stale Bread Cake
A brilliant way to give stale bread a delicious second life! This moist and fluffy cake comes together with everyday pantry staples, turning yesterday's leftovers into a comforting dessert the whole family will love.
🛒 Ingredients
10 servings
- 4 cups (400 g) stale bread, crumbled or finely ground
- 3 eggs
- 3 cups (300 g) granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons (45 g) softened butter
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ to ¾ cup milk (add gradually to adjust consistency)
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Directions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350 °F (180 °C). Grease and flour a baking pan.
- 2
In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, and softened butter together until you get a light, creamy mixture.
- 3
Gradually fold in the crumbled stale bread, alternating with the milk, until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- 4
Stir in the baking powder gently until fully incorporated.
- 5
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35–40 minutes, until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Allow to cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
💡 Chef's Tip
Add a teaspoon of cinnamon or vanilla extract for extra flavor. Any stale bread works — baguette, sandwich loaf, or dinner rolls all give great results.
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