Pumpkin-spiced French toast Recipe - Los Angeles Times

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup pumpkin purée
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 8 (1-inch thick) slices bread, such as challah or brioche, somewhat stale
• 1/4 cup butter or bacon fat, more as needed
• Powdered sugar, as desired
• Maple syrup, preferably grade B, as desired