Step 1

In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla.

Step 2

Add in bread cubes and stir to coat. Place in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

Step 3

Preheat the oven to 350° and spray an 11 x 7 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 4

Pour the soaked bread and all of the excess milk into the prepared baking dish, cover with foil, and bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center of the bread pudding comes out clean. Remove from the oven and set aside while you prepare the sauce.

Step 5

In a skillet or frying pan, over medium heat, melt butter.

Step 6

Add brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Cook until sugar is completely dissolved, stirring constantly.

Step 7

Add heavy cream and stir until well combined.

Step 8

Stir in bananas and rum extract.

Step 9

Pour sauce over baked bread pudding and serve warm and top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired.