Chocolate Pumpkin Bread: Easy Indulgence for Fall Baking
This chocolate pumpkin bread is a delightful treat for the fall season, combining the rich flavors of chocolate and pumpkin in a moist, flavorful loaf.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding chopped nuts or dried fruit to the batter.
- This bread can be made ahead of time and freezes well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Chocolate Pumpkin Bread, fall baking, pumpkin recipes, chocolate recipes