Description
Warm autumn afternoons come alive with this chocolate chip pumpkin bread, blending sweet spices and rich chocolate into a comforting slice of seasonal bliss. Homemade goodness fills kitchens with irresistible aromas that welcome friends and family to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Sweeteners and Spices:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
Leavening and Binding Agents:
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and thoroughly grease a standard 9×5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray or butter.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a medium mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry ingredient blend.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes smooth and well-incorporated.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix the batter.
- Gently fold chocolate chips into the pumpkin bread batter, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula to ensure an even surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with minimal crumbs.
- Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, slice the bread and serve, enjoying the rich blend of autumn spices and chocolate chips.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother, more consistent batter that blends effortlessly.
- Swap regular chocolate chips with dark or white chocolate for unique flavor variations that complement the pumpkin’s warmth.
- Reduce sugar by 2-3 tablespoons if you prefer a less sweet bread, which works perfectly with the natural sweetness of pumpkin.
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch and nutty depth that enhances the bread’s rustic autumn character.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-65 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg