Description
This Chocolate Pumpkin Bread recipe offers a delightful blend of rich chocolate and warm pumpkin flavors, perfect for fall or any occasion. It’s moist, tender, and easy to make, with optional additions like nuts or chocolate chips for extra texture.
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
- 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 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.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips and nuts, if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- 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 the best flavor, use quality cocoa powder and fresh pumpkin puree.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent a dense bread.
- Adjust spice levels to your preference; consider adding cloves or allspice.
- Check for doneness a few minutes before the recommended baking time as ovens vary.
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans for a nutty texture.
- Increase chocolate chips for a more intense chocolate flavor.
- Use a gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version.
- Top with cream cheese frosting for a sweet variation.
- Store wrapped in plastic wrap or an airtight container for 3-5 days at room temperature.
- Freeze slices for up to 3 months, well-wrapped to prevent freezer burn. Thaw at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-55 minutes
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- 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