Description
Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Cubes are a fun, bite-sized twist on classic French toast. Cubes of bread are tossed in a cinnamon-egg mixture, baked to golden perfection, and served with luscious homemade vanilla whipped cream. Perfect for a special breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the French Toast Cubes:
- 8 slices (about 8 oz) thick-cut bread (brioche or Texas toast), cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- For the Homemade Vanilla Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Add bread cubes to the egg mixture and gently toss until all cubes are evenly coated. Let sit for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, so the bread absorbs the custard.
- Pour the bread cubes into the prepared baking dish or spread them in a single layer on the baking sheet. Drizzle melted butter over the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the cubes are golden brown and set. Remove from oven.
- In a small bowl, mix together the 1/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon for the coating. While the cubes are still warm, sprinkle the cinnamon sugar over them and toss gently to coat.
- To make the whipped cream: In a chilled bowl, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form, about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve the French toast cubes warm, topped with a dollop of vanilla whipped cream. Enjoy!
Notes
For an extra indulgent touch, drizzle with maple syrup or add fresh berries on top. You can also prepare the French toast cubes ahead and reheat in the oven before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 18g
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 12g