Cabalerros Ricos (Bread Pudding Souffle with Almonds and Cinnamon Syrup)

INGREDIENTS

Egg whites

Egg yolks

4-inch sticks Cannella or other stick cinnamon

Cloves, whole

1 1/4 cups

Granulated sugar

Vegetable oil

1/2 cup

Almonds, whole

16 1/2-inch slices French bread

1/4 cup

Coffee-flavor liqueur or strong brewed coffee

2 cups

Whole milk

4 cups

Purchased dulce de leche ice cream or 1 recipe mexican chocolate ice cream

1 cup

Water

6 ounces piloncillo or 1 cup packed brown sugar