Bread Pudding W/ Whiskey Sauce without raisins

1 small loaf French bread 2 cups milk 1/2 cup dates , chopped 3 eggs 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup butter 1 tablespoon vanilla 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 For the pudding:.[...]

1/2 cup butter (softened, 1 stick) 1 (16 ounce) French bread 4 large eggs 1 cup heavy cream 3 cups whole milk 2 cups packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons vanilla[...]