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Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread

Irresistibly Moist Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread Recipe

This Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread is a delightful, moist quick bread perfect for autumn, blending pumpkin and chocolate for a comforting treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Baking
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups All Purpose Flour Substitute with whole wheat flour for a denser texture.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Essential leavening agent; no substitutions necessary.
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Additional leavening for fluffy texture; crucial for this recipe.
  • 1 tsp Salt Enhances flavor; no substitutions.
  • 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon Can be replaced with pumpkin pie spice if desired.
  • 1 tsp Ground Cloves Adjust according to taste preferences.
  • 1 tsp Ground Nutmeg Optional; can swap with pumpkin pie spice.
  • 1/2 cup Cooking Oil Can use melted coconut oil or unsalted butter.
  • 2 Large Eggs Avoid substitutions unless using a vegan alternative.
  • 1 cup Sugar Brown sugar can be used for richer flavor.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract No suitable substitutions, can omit if necessary.
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Both canned and homemade work well.
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Can substitute with nuts or dried fruit.

Equipment

  • 8" x 4" loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your loaf pan for the batter.
  2. In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground spices, and whisk until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, whisk oil, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and pumpkin puree until smooth.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined, then fold in chocolate chips.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top and sprinkling more chocolate chips on top.
  6. Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean, then let cool for 10 minutes in the pan.
  7. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use pure pumpkin puree for optimal moisture. Avoid overmixing to maintain light texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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