Step 1

Place the butter in a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Combine the sugar, the pecans, the orange zest, and the cinnamon in a bowl.

Step 3

Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the butter.

Step 4

Arrange the bread on top of the sugar mixture.

Step 5

Spread the bread with the cream cheese.

Step 6

In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, the orange juice, the orange liqueur, and the butter flavoring together.

Step 7

Pour the egg mixture over the bread.

Step 8

Cover the baking dish and refrigerate it for at least 8 hours and up to overnight.

Step 9

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.

Step 10

Transfer the baking dish from the fridge 30 minutes before baking.

Step 11

Bake the French toast, uncovered, until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, about 25-30 minutes.

Step 12

Slice and serve.