French Toast with syrup

5 large eggs 1 cup whole milk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cardamom , divided 4 slices egg bread (3/4 inches thick slices) 4 tablespoons[...]

4 large eggs , beaten 3/4 cup half-and-half 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 slices day-old French bread (1/2 inch thick slices) 1/4[...]