Making Dark Chocolate Bread Pudding is a breeze when you follow these simple steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Prepare Bread: Place the cubed bread in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
3. Heat Milk and Cream: In a saucepan, combine the whole milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium until just simmering. Remove from heat and add the chopped dark chocolate. Stir until smooth and fully melted.
4. Whisk Eggs: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
5. Combine Mixtures: Slowly pour the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, whisking continuously to temper the eggs.
6. Combine with Bread: Pour the chocolate custard over the cubed bread. Gently fold the bread into the custard until all pieces are well coated.
7. Let It Soak: Allow the mixture to sit for about 15-20 minutes to let the bread absorb the custard.
8. Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the soaked bread mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
9. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-45 minutes, or until the top is set and lightly golden.
10. Cool: Remove from the oven and let it cool for 15-20 minutes before serving.

By following these steps, you will create a rich and indulgent Dark Chocolate Bread Pudding that will delight your taste buds.