Pumpkin Bread Pudding

Whisk everything but bread in large bowl add the bread cubes, mix and let sit 30 minutes. Then bake at 350 about 35-40 minutes 1 1/4 cups milk  1/4 cup brown sugar  1/4 cup maple syrup  4 eggs  1 15-ounce can pumpkin (or just under 2 cups fresh pumpkin puree)  1 teaspoon ground cinnamon  1/2 teaspoon ground ginger  1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom  1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg  1/4 teaspoon salt  1/2 pound artisan bread loaf, challah, or sourdough, cubed (7-8 cups)  Optional for serving: Ice cream, whipped cream, whiskey butter sauce, caramel sauce