Southern Comfort Chaos Cake Biscuit (Printable)

Cake, biscuits, and bread combine in a luscious Southern dessert with a creamy custard and whiskey sauce.

# Components:

→ Base

01 - 2 cups day-old yellow cake, cubed
02 - 2 cups day-old biscuits, torn into pieces
03 - 2 cups day-old bread, cubed, preferably brioche or challah

→ Custard

04 - 2 cups whole milk
05 - 1 cup heavy cream
06 - 4 large eggs
07 - 1 cup granulated sugar
08 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/3 cup Southern Comfort or whiskey liqueur

→ Mix-ins

12 - 1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped (optional)
13 - 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)

→ Southern Comfort Sauce

14 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
15 - 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
16 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
17 - 1/4 cup Southern Comfort
18 - Pinch of salt

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, add cubed cake, torn biscuit pieces, and bread cubes. If desired, fold in chopped pecans and dried fruit to distribute evenly.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together whole milk, heavy cream, eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, salt, and Southern Comfort until fully combined and smooth.
04 - Pour the custard evenly over the bread mixture. Gently toss to ensure all pieces are coated. Allow to stand for 10 to 15 minutes so the custard can absorb.
05 - Spread the soaked bread mixture into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top for even thickness.
06 - Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until golden brown and set in the center. The pudding should spring back lightly to the touch.
07 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Stir in the brown sugar until fully dissolved. Mix in heavy cream and Southern Comfort, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and add a pinch of salt.
08 - Allow the bread pudding to cool slightly before serving. Spoon portions onto plates and drizzle generously with the warm Southern Comfort sauce.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses up odds and ends of cake, biscuits, and bread so nothing goes to waste
  • Layers of texture with a creamy custard and bits of crunch from optional add-ins
  • Southern Comfort gives every bite a warm boozy depth
  • Everything bakes in one dish and makes enough for a party
02 -
  • High in both comfort and presentation with layers that look beautiful on a plate
  • Perfect for making ahead since it gets even better as it sits
  • A little goes a long way thanks to the rich sauce and custard
03 -
  • Make sure to let the bread mixture soak well The more time it has to absorb custard the creamier your pudding will be
  • Always taste the sauce as it cooks so you can adjust the salt or alcohol sweetness Sometimes I will toast the pecans first for even more flavor

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