Description
This Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread is a moist, flavorful loaf perfect for autumn or any time you crave a sweet, spiced treat. Combining warm spices with pumpkin puree and sweet chocolate chips, it offers a delightful balance of rich flavors and a tender crumb. Easy to prepare and baked to golden perfection, this bread is ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup oil
- 1 ¼ cups sugar
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree (about 1 ½ cups)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
Add-ins
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan using nonstick cooking spray and set it aside to ensure the bread doesn’t stick during baking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine 2 eggs, 1 ¼ cups sugar, ½ cup oil, 1 (15-ounce) can of pumpkin puree, ¼ cup buttermilk, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is evenly blended.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, ½ teaspoon nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon cloves, and ¼ teaspoon ginger to disperse the spices and leavening.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. It’s okay if the batter has a few lumps; avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Stir in 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter for sweet pockets of chocolate in every slice.
- Bake the Bread: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes. The bread is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs attached.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. This step helps the bread set properly for clean cuts and the best texture.
Notes
- Make sure not to overmix the batter to avoid a dense loaf.
- You can substitute the oil with melted butter for a richer flavor.
- For a nut-free version, ensure your chocolate chips are processed in a nut-free facility.
- Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.
- Feel free to add nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
