Description
This Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread is a moist and flavorful fall treat, packed with pumpkin spice and gooey chocolate chips. It’s perfect for cozy mornings or festive gatherings, offering a delightful combination of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and semi-sweet chocolate. The easy-to-make recipe ensures you’ll enjoy a soft, tender loaf with every bite, making it an ideal choice for pumpkin lovers looking to indulge in a sweet, seasonal dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 3 oz cooking oil (canola, vegetable, or corn oil)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 1/4 cups chocolate chips, divided
- Oil spray for loaf pan
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×4 inch loaf pan with oil spray.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Set the dry ingredients aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and pumpkin puree until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly. Top with the remaining 1/4 cup of chocolate chips.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If it’s still wet, bake for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Don’t overmix the batter to avoid a dense loaf.
- Check the bread for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, it’s done.
- If using fresh pumpkin puree, ensure it’s not too watery. You may need to add a little more flour if the batter seems too thin.
- For a twist, try adding chopped pecans or walnuts for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 292 kcal
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 41mg