Candied Pecan French Toast

Name: Candied Pecan French Toast
Ingredients: 3/4 Cups corn syrup; 1 Cup sugar; 1/4 Cup molasses; 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 Teaspoon salt; 3 eggs; 1 1/2 Ounce bourbon; 1 1/2 Cup pecans, chopped; 2 eggs; 2 egg yolks; 2 Cups milk; 1 Cup heavy cream; 1/4 Cup sugar; 1 Teaspoon almond extract; 1 loaf challah bread, halved lengthwise and cut into thick, pie-shaped wedges; 8 Tablespoons unsalted butter; Powdered sugar, to taste (optional); Whipped cream, to taste (optional)