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Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread

Warm up your kitchen with my irresistible chocolate chip pumpkin bread! This recipe brings together the cozy flavors of pumpkin and spices with the richness of chocolate chips, creating a moist and tender bread that's perfect for fall. Each slice offers a delightful balance of sweetness and spice, making it an ideal treat for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack. Whether you're enjoying it with a cup of coffee or sharing it with friends, this chocolate chip pumpkin bread is sure to become a seasonal favorite!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 1 loaf

Equipment

  • 1 loaf pan
  • 2 mixing bowls.

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ¾ cupls all-purpose flour.
  • 2 cups sugar.
  • ½ tsp baking powder.
  • 1 ½ tsp baking soda.
  • 1 tsp salt.
  • 1 tsp cinnamon.
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg.
  • ¼ tsp ground cloves.
  • 12 ounce package chocolate chips.

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter, softened.
  • 3 large eggs.
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract.
  • 15 ounce canned pumpkin puree.
  • ½ cup milk.

Instructions
 

Preheating the Oven and Preparing the Pan

  • Preheat it to 350°F.
  • Grab a loaf pan and grease it generously with butter or non-stick cooking spray.

Mixing the Dry Ingredients

  • In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Give them a good whisk to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.

Mixing the Wet Ingredients

  • In another bowl, mix the wet ingredients. Whisk them together until everything is well incorporated and the mixture is smooth and lump-free.
  • Pro Tip: Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, for the best flavor and texture.
  • Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to dense, tough bread.

Adding Chocolate Chips

  • Fold in semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips (or a combination of both) into the batter.

Baking the Bread

  • Carefully transfer the batter to your prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake the pumpkin bread for approximately 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick or skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Once the bread is golden brown and cooked through, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, gently run a knife around the edges and transfer the loaf to a wire rack to cool completely.