Description
Indulgent chocolate pumpkin bread marries seasonal warmth with rich cocoa notes, creating a delightful autumn treat. Moist crumb and deep flavors invite bakers to savor each comforting slice with pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups canned pumpkin
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup applesauce or oil
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Dry Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F and grease two 8×4 inch loaf pans with cooking spray or butter.
- In a medium mixing bowl, sift together flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and pumpkin pie spice until thoroughly combined.
- Create a separate large bowl and whisk canned pumpkin, brown sugar, granulated sugar, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla until smooth and uniform in texture.
- Gently pour dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon or spatula until just incorporated, avoiding overmixing.
- Carefully fold chocolate chips into the batter, setting aside a small portion for garnishing the top of the loaves.
- Evenly distribute the batter between the prepared loaf pans, using a spatula to smooth the surfaces and ensure equal distribution.
- Sprinkle reserved chocolate chips across the top of each loaf, lightly pressing them into the batter.
- Place pans in preheated oven and bake for 50-55 minutes, rotating halfway through to ensure even browning.
- Test loaves for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should emerge clean with minimal crumbs.
- Remove from oven and allow loaves to rest in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire cooling rack for complete cooling.
Notes
- Customize spice blend by adjusting pumpkin pie spice ratio for personalized flavor intensity.
- Swap chocolate chips with nuts, dried fruits, or alternative mix-ins for dietary preferences or allergy considerations.
- Use gluten-free flour blend to make the recipe suitable for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Check loaf doneness early to prevent over-baking, which can result in dry texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 286 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 46 mg