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Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread
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This Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread is a moist, tender, and flavorful loaf combining the richness of pumpkin puree with warm fall spices and sweet melty chocolate chips. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy snack, it’s an easy-to-make comfort food that delivers classic chocolate chip joy with seasonal pumpkin goodness in every bite.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for GF version)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Sugars

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed

Add-ins

  • 3/4 cup chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)

Instructions

  1. Prep Your Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper. Measure and prepare all your ingredients for easy assembly.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger until evenly combined.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs. Add the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil (or melted butter), and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  4. Incorporate Dry into Wet: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
  5. Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a few to sprinkle on top of the batter before baking.
  6. Bake: Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and smooth the surface. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Cool and Enjoy: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps maintain moisture and makes slicing easier.

Notes

  • Don’t overmix the batter to keep the bread light and fluffy.
  • Use freshly ground spices for the best flavor and aroma.
  • Room temperature eggs and pumpkin puree help the batter mix more evenly.
  • Try toasting the chocolate chips briefly before folding in for added depth of flavor.
  • Use an oven thermometer to ensure accurate baking temperature.

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