Chocolate and Banana Bread Pudding

1.

Preheat oven to 175’C and line a 14x25cm loaf line with baking paper

2.

In a large mixing bowl whisk together eggs, maple syrup, cream, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, orange zest and cocoa powder

3.

Arrange the sliced baguette, sliced banana and chopped chocolate in layers in loaf tin (as if you were making a lasagne), finishing with a layer of bread on top and a extra sprinkle of chocolate pieces

4.

Pour the custard mixture into the loaf tin and gently press the bread and banana mix down to ensure the top layer of bread gets a soaking in the custard

5.

Bake in the oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until firm. Allow to cool slightly before turning out of the loaf tin

6.

Top with the sliced banana pieces and a dusting of cocoa powder

7.

If you’ve got any leftovers, warm them in 180’C oven for 2 to 3 minutes