Apple-Bread Pudding Cake Recipe

Name: Apple-Bread Pudding Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the pan; 2 1/2 cups chunky applesauce; 1/2 cup golden raisins; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup milk; 2 large eggs, separated; 1 1 -pound loaf sliced whole-wheat or cinnamon-raisin bread, crusts removed; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 3/4 cup apricot preserves

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the pan
2 1/2 cups chunky applesauce
1/2 cup golden raisins
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup milk
2 large eggs, separated
1 1 -pound loaf sliced whole-wheat or cinnamon-raisin bread, crusts removed
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup apricot preserves

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter an 8-inch-square baking pan and line with foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on all sides; butter the foil.
2
Mix the applesauce, raisins, lemon zest and cinnamon in a bowl; set aside.
3
Whisk the melted butter, milk and egg yolks in a shallow dish.
4
Dip half of the bread slices in the egg mixture and layer in the prepared pan, trimming as needed.
5
Spread the applesauce mixture over the bread.
6
Dip the remaining bread slices in the egg mixture and layer on top.
7
Bake until the egg mixture is set and the bread is golden, about 35 minutes.
8
Meanwhile, beat the egg whites and confectioners' sugar in a bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.
9
Spread the apricot preserves on top of the cake.
10
Spread the egg-white mixture on top of the preserves, forming peaks with the back of a spoon.
11
Return to the oven until the meringue is golden, 5 to 7 minutes.
12
Let the cake cool in the pan, about 1 hour.
13
Lift out of the pan using the foil and slice into squares.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the pan, 2 1/2 cups chunky applesauce, 1/2 cup golden raisins, 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, and more.

Yes, Apple-Bread Pudding Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Apple-Bread Pudding Cake

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