Overnight Birthday Cake French Toast Casserole
A delightful French toast casserole infused with the nostalgia of birthday cake, perfect for celebrating special occasions with family and friends.
Ingredients
Casserole Base
- 1 loaf Sourdough or French Bread, cut into chunks Use slightly stale bread for best results.
- 8 large eggs
- 2.5 cups milk 600ml of milk
- 0.5 cup heavy whipping cream 120ml of heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups Funfetti cake mix
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 5 tbsp sprinkles
Topping
- 1 cup Funfetti cake mix (for topping)
- 0.5 cup salted butter, cut into pieces 112g of salted butter
For Serving
- Rainbow Chip Frosting or Maple Syrup For drizzling on top.
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut the sourdough or French bread into bite-sized chunks.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy whipping cream, 2 cups of Funfetti cake mix, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Add the bread chunks to the custard mixture, ensuring they are all coated evenly. Let this sit for about 10 minutes.
Assembly
- Gently fold in the sprinkles, reserving some for the topping. Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine the remaining 1 cup of Funfetti cake mix with the cut pieces of salted butter, then sprinkle this mixture evenly over the casserole.
Chilling
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or at least for 4 hours.
Baking
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the casserole from the fridge and bake for 45-50 minutes until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- Check doneness by inserting a toothpick—it should come out clean.
Serving
- Allow your casserole to cool for a few minutes before drizzling with Rainbow Chip Frosting or Maple Syrup and adding extra sprinkles.
Notes
Best made with slightly stale bread. Customize flavors with different cake mixes or add fresh fruits like berries for added nutrition.