Description
A moist, spiced pumpkin bread with hints of orange and hidden chocolate pockets. Perfect for fall, this easy-to-make loaf balances warm spices with rich chocolate for a comforting treat.
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 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 chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper
In a large bowl, mix dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, spices, salt)
Whisk eggs, sugars, pumpkin puree, oil, and orange juice in a separate bowl
Combine wet and dry mixtures gently until smooth
Fold in chocolate chips
Pour batter into prepared pan
Bake for 60-65 minutes until toothpick comes out clean
Cool in pan 10 minutes before slicing
Notes
Use 100% pumpkin puree (5 oz can plus 1/2 cup puree for total 1 1/2 cups)
Swap orange juice with apple cider vinegar for non-citrus option
Chocolate chips can be halved for more intensity
Store in airtight container for up to 5 days
Spoon flour for accurate measurement
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 65
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg