Ingredients

  • 1 lb Italian bread, cubed (15 cups)
  • 3 cups milk
  • 14 cup heavy cream
  • 12 cup coffee liqueur (optional, can sub coffee)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 14 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 2 teaspoons almond extract
  • 1 12 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 6 eggs, beaten
  • 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips

Method

  • whisk together cream,milk and coffee or liquor.
  • add sugars with cocoa and stir to combine well.
  • add vanilla, almond and cinnamon to the eggs.
  • stir into milk mixture.
  • stir in chocolate chips.
  • place bread cubes in a greased 13x9 in pan and pour liquid over it, let sit, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes until most of the liquid is soaked up.
  • bake at 325 for 1 hour.
  • serve warm or refrigerate and serve cold.
  • great with cream sauce or whipped cream.