Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread - A Delicious Fall Treat
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread is a perfect fall treat that combines the flavors of pumpkin and chocolate in a moist and delicious bread. This recipe is easy to make and requires only a few ingredients. The bread is perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert.
Ingredients (for 8 servings):
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Cooking Tips:
- Use canned pumpkin puree for convenience, or make your own by roasting and pureeing fresh pumpkin.
- Use a whisk to mix the dry ingredients thoroughly before adding the wet ingredients.
- Fold in the chocolate chips gently to avoid overmixing the batter.
Cooking Process:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
5. Fold in the chocolate chips.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
Appearance and Taste:
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread is a beautiful golden brown color with flecks of chocolate chips throughout. The bread is moist and tender, with a perfect balance of pumpkin and chocolate flavors. The spices add warmth and depth to the bread, making it a perfect fall treat.
Type of Dish: Dessert Bread
Main Ingredients: Pumpkin, Chocolate Chips, Flour
