Description
Chocolate Pumpkin Bread is a moist, tender, and spiced bread that perfectly blends rich chocolate flavors with warm pumpkin notes. It’s an easy-to-make, versatile, and comforting treat ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
- Chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cocoa powder.
- In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until combined.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips and nuts, if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter to ensure a tender bread.
- Adjust spices to your preference.
- Test for doneness a few minutes before the baking time is up.
- This bread freezes well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-55 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (10 slices per loaf)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: N/A