Chocolate Babka Bread Pudding - Ohio Eggs

Ingredients

2 loaves store bought or homemade chocolate babka

4 eggs 

2 cups whole milk 

1/2 cup cream

1/4 cup brown sugar (optional, add for a sweeter bread pudding or omit and top with maple syrup at the end)

1/4 tsp cinnamon 

1/4 tsp nutmeg 

1 tsp vanilla

Pinch of salt 

2 tbsp melted butter (for coating dish)

Directions

Cut or tear up babka into ~1 in. pieces.
Whisk together eggs, milk, cream, brown sugar (if using), cinnamon, salt, vanilla, and nutmeg.
Melt butter and pour into a 9x13 baking dish.
Put cut up babka into the baking dish and pour the egg mixture over the top.
Squish down the babka so that it is soaking up the egg mixture.
Put the dish into the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Once you're ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F, cover the dish with foil, and bake for 25 minutes.
Uncover the dish and continue baking for 25-30 more minutes, until the internal temperature is at least 160°F.
Serve with maple syrup or as is and enjoy!