Description
A cozy, customizable American pumpkin bread infused with cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove, featuring a hidden layer of semi-sweet chocolate chips for richness. Balanced with orange juice and easy to prepare, this no-fuss recipe delivers fall flavors perfectly in 70 minutes.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¾ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
½ cup granulated sugar
¾ cup brown sugar
1½ cups pumpkin puree
½ cup vegetable oil
⅔ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
Line a loaf pan with parchment paper
In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and salt
In another bowl, beat eggs until frothy
Stir in granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, and vegetable oil until smooth
Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until just combined
Fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips
Transfer batter to prepared pan
Bake for 50 minutes, tent with aluminum foil, and bake 15-20 minutes more
Cool completely before slicing
Notes
Lower oven rack during baking to prevent browning
Use canned puree (not pie filling) or homemade puree
Room temperature eggs ensure a smooth batter
For gluten-free option, use 1:1 gluten-free flour blend
Chocolate can be replaced with dark chocolate (no alcohol)
Store in airtight container for 3-4 days
Freeze sliced loaves for up to 3 months
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 65
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 175mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg