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Pumpkin Bread with Chocolate Chips

Elina James
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 14 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For the Bread:
  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp ground ginger
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Optional Toppings:
  • Extra chocolate chips
  • Chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
  • Light dusting of powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Preheat Oven u0026 Prepare Pan : Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  • Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients : In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Set aside.
  • Step 3: Combine Wet Ingredients : In a large bowl, whisk together oil, melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract and pumpkin puree.
  • Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients : Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and fold until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips, reserving a few to sprinkle on top.
  • Step 5: Bake : Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle reserved chocolate chips on top. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Step 6: Serve : Slice into 12–14 pieces and serve warm or at room temperature. Optional: Serve with butter, cream cheese, or a drizzle of caramel sauce.