Chocolate Babka Bread Pudding

Bread pudding

 * 1 loaf Chocolate Babka, torn into 1-inch pieces (or 8 cups loosely packed cubes)
 * 2½ cups milk
 * 2 cups heavy cream
 * 9 large eggs
 * ½ cup sugar
 * ¾ cup light brown sugar
 * 2 teaspoons cinnamon
 * 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1 (12.3-ounce) can dulce de leche
 * 1 (12.3-ounce) can dulce de leche

Topping

 * 2 cups heavy cream or whipping cream
 * ¼ cup confectioners' sugar
 * 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

 * 1) Preheat oven to 350°F. Place rack in center of oven.
 * 2) Line a sheet pan with foil. Set aside.
 * 3) Place bread in a 9" x 13" baking dish and set aside.
 * 4) In a bowl, mix milk, cream, eggs, sugars, cinnamon, vanilla and salt until well combined.
 * 5) Pour mixture slowly over bread.
 * 6) Set aside 15 minutes.
 * 7) Heat dulce de leche 1 minute in microwave to soften; stir half into pudding.
 * 8) Place the baking dish on prepared sheet pan;
 * 9) Bake 1 hour and 25 minutes (custard should still wobble when done).
 * 10) Remove from oven and swirl remaining dulce de leche on top. Allow to set.
 * 11) Serve pudding warm with whipped cream.