Guinness Chocolate and Caramel Bread Pudding Bombs Recipe

1 1/2 cups Guinness, or preferred beer
1/2 cup heavy percent cream
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
4 cups French bread with crust, cut into 1-inch cubes

Caramel Sauce:

1 1/2 cups sugar
1/3 cup water
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract