Making Chocolate Bread Pudding is simple when you follow these easy steps:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Prepare the Bread: In a large bowl, place the torn pieces of bread. Set aside.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Add Cocoa Powder: Sift in the cocoa powder and salt, mixing until fully incorporated into the wet ingredients.
5. Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet mixture over the bread pieces, making sure to coat all the bread.
6. Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
7. Let it Soak: Allow the mixture to sit for about 10-15 minutes, letting the bread soak up the custard.
8. Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the soaked bread mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
9. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes or until the top is set and slightly puffed.
10. Cool Slightly: Once out of the oven, let the bread pudding cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

By following these steps, you’ll create a wonderfully rich and decadent Chocolate Bread Pudding that is sure to please everyone!