Oven-Baked French Toast with Buttery Brioche

Ingredients

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
• ½ tsp Kosher salt
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• ¼ cup slivered almonds
• 4 large eggs, (room temperature)
• ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream
• 1 tsp pure almond extract
• 1 loaf brioche
• 1 cup (240ml) milk, (do not use non-fat)
• confectioners' sugar, (for serving)
• maple syrup, (for serving)