Description
This Chocolate Pumpkin Bread recipe offers a delightful blend of rich chocolate and warm pumpkin, creating a moist, tender, and spiced loaf perfect for any occasion, especially fall gatherings. It’s easy to make and can be customized with nuts or extra chocolate chips.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 smooth 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
- For best flavor, use quality cocoa powder and fresh pumpkin puree.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent a dense bread.
- Adjust spices to your preference; consider adding cloves or allspice.
- Test for doneness a few minutes before the recommended baking time as ovens vary.
- This bread makes a wonderful homemade gift.
- Store leftovers tightly wrapped or in an airtight container for 3-5 days at room temperature.
- Freeze slices for up to 3 months, well-wrapped to prevent freezer burn.
- 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: Approx. 15g (estimated)
- Sodium: Approx. 150mg (estimated)
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 1g (estimated)
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 6g (estimated)
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 25g (estimated)
- Fiber: Approx. 2g (estimated)
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 20mg (estimated)