Creating Truly Sticky Banana Bread Pudding Cake can be straightforward if you follow these simple steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Prepare Bread: In a large bowl, add the cubed bread and set aside.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
4. Combine Mixtures: Pour the banana mixture over the cubed bread. Gently mix until all the bread is soaked.
5. Add Extras: If desired, fold in nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruits to add extra flavor and texture.
6. Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.
7. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
8. Cool: Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 15 minutes.
9. Drizzle with Caramel: Once cooled, drizzle caramel sauce over the top for an extra sticky finish.
10. Slice and Enjoy: Cut into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.

These steps will guide you in creating this incredible dessert effortlessly, ensuring that you achieve a perfect result every time.