Description
This moist and aromatic pumpkin bread captures the essence of autumn in every slice. By balancing a precise ratio of real pumpkin puree, warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and a touch of orange juice for lift, this recipe creates a tender, crowd-pleasing loaf. It is a quick and easy treat perfect for cozy weekend mornings or a comforting snack, featuring a decadent addition of semi-sweet chocolate chips for a balanced flavor profile.
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp ground ginger
3/4 tsp fine sea salt
2 large eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup orange juice
2/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, both sugars, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, and orange juice until smooth.
Combine the wet and dry ingredients gently by hand, folding until just incorporated to avoid overworking the batter.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Bake for approximately 65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Ensure you measure flour by spooning and leveling it into the cup to prevent a heavy texture. Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 65
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg