Description
Auntie May’s delightful breakfast bundt cake brings comfort from Southern kitchens with rich, moist layers of flavor. Warm spices and tender crumb invite home cooks to savor each delectable slice with morning coffee.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large eggs
- 8 cups bread cubes, diced
- 2.5 cups milk (600 ml)
- 2 cups frozen shredded hash browns
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or blend of favorite cheeses
- 1 cup diced ham
- ½ cup heavy cream (120 ml)
- ¼ tsp minced garlic
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C) and thoroughly grease a Bundt pan with cooking spray or butter to prevent adherence.
- Hash Brown Layer: Sauté minced garlic in olive oil over medium heat, then add hash browns and cook until achieving a crisp, golden-brown texture. Set aside to cool completely.
- Layering Foundation: Create the first stratum by evenly distributing half of the bread cubes across the Bundt pan’s bottom, ensuring complete coverage. Strategically arrange diced ham, chopped green onions, cooled hash browns, and shredded cheese atop the initial bread layer.
- Egg Mixture: Whisk eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl until achieving a smooth, uniform consistency. Gently pour the mixture over the layered ingredients, ensuring comprehensive distribution and complete ingredient settlement.
- Final Touches: Optional garnish with additional shredded cheese and diced ham for enhanced flavor and visual presentation. Cover loosely with aluminum foil and let rest for five minutes.
- Baking Process: Place the Bundt pan in the preheated oven and bake for 38-42 minutes until the top turns a rich golden brown and the center feels completely set when gently touched.
- Serving Preparation: Remove from oven and allow the cake to cool for 10-15 minutes to stabilize the structure. Carefully invert onto a serving platter, maintaining the integrity of all layers for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Prep Ahead Strategy: Chop ingredients like ham, green onions, and prepare hash browns the night before to streamline morning cooking process.
- Perfect Egg Mixture Technique: Whisk eggs, milk, and cream thoroughly to create a smooth, uniform base that ensures even moisture distribution throughout the cake.
- Golden Brown Secret: Watch cake closely during final 5-7 minutes of baking to achieve that perfect crispy, golden exterior without overcooking the delicate interior.
- Cooling Matters: Allow cake to rest for 10-15 minutes after baking to help layers set and prevent crumbling when removing from the pan, ensuring a beautiful presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 404
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 691 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 276 mg