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Moist Chocolate Pumpkin Bread

Moist Chocolate Pumpkin Bread That'll Wow Your Taste Buds

This Moist Chocolate Pumpkin Bread combines rich flavors for a delightful treat in autumn.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree canned or homemade, excess liquid strained
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour consider substituting with cake flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda ensure accuracy for perfect texture
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted; replace with vegan butter for dairy-free version
  • 0.5 cup Greek yogurt can swap for plant-based yogurt
  • 0.75 cup Dutch process cocoa powder or natural cocoa powder
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar adjust quantity to personal preference
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1 large egg room temperature for better mixing
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract can swap with almond extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt adjust if using regular salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips dark, milk, or semisweet, to taste
Optional Add-ins
  • 0.5 cup nuts (e.g., walnuts, pecans) toast for enhanced flavor
  • 0.5 cup dried fruits cranberries or raisins work beautifully

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Sifter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, Greek yogurt, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, and egg; blend well.
  3. Sift in cocoa powder, flour, and baking soda, folding gently until just combined.
  4. Fold in chocolate chips into the batter until barely incorporated.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top if desired.
  6. Bake for 50-60 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Let cool for at least 20 minutes before removing from the pan, then cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients, especially egg and yogurt, are at room temperature for best mixing. Use spoon-and-level method for accurate flour measurement.

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