Description
Auntie May’s Breakfast Bundt Cake delights with its perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. Rich, moist layers combine maple, bacon, and cinnamon in a comforting morning masterpiece you’ll crave from first bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 large eggs
- 8 cups bread cubes, diced
- 2.5 cups milk (600 milliliters)
- 2 cups frozen shredded hash browns
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or a blend of your favorite cheeses
- 1 cup diced ham
Dairy and Cream:
- ½ cup heavy cream (120 milliliters)
Seasonings and Herbs:
- ¼ teaspoon minced garlic
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 400°F (204°C) and meticulously coat a Bundt cake pan with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then add hash browns and cook until achieving a crisp, golden-brown exterior. Transfer to a plate and allow to cool completely.
- Create the first foundation layer by evenly distributing half of the bread cubes across the bottom of the Bundt pan, ensuring complete coverage.
- Strategically arrange diced ham, chopped green onions, cooled hash browns, and one cup of shredded cheese atop the initial bread layer.
- Complete the layering process by adding the remaining bread cubes as the final top stratum.
- In a mixing bowl, combine eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper. Whisk vigorously until the mixture reaches a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Gently pour the egg mixture over the layered ingredients, ensuring even distribution throughout the Bundt pan.
- Cover the pan loosely with aluminum foil and let it rest for approximately five minutes to allow ingredients to settle.
- Optional: Sprinkle additional shredded cheese and extra diced ham across the surface for enhanced flavor and visual appeal.
- Place the Bundt pan in the preheated oven and bake for 38-42 minutes, or until the top turns a rich golden brown and the center feels completely set when gently touched.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool for 10-15 minutes, which helps stabilize the structure.
- Carefully invert the Bundt cake onto a serving platter, ensuring all layers remain intact and beautifully presented.
Notes
- Prep like a breakfast boss by greasing that Bundt pan generously to prevent any stubborn sticking.
- Hash browns transform from simple potato shreds to crispy golden nuggets when fried with a touch of olive oil and minced garlic.
- Layer ingredients strategically: bread creates a delicious foundation, while ham, green onions, and cheese add killer flavor and texture.
- Whisking eggs with dairy creates a silky custard that binds all breakfast ingredients into one epic morning masterpiece.
- Covering with foil initially helps steam and cook the interior evenly before achieving that irresistible golden-brown exterior.
- Cooling slightly before inverting ensures your Bundt cake stays perfectly structured and looks Instagram-worthy when served.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 389 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 408 mg