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Combining fall spices with chocolate chips, this pumpkin bread is moist and flavorful. Makes two loaves - perfect for sharing or freezing.

Clare Greco
Updated on Mon, 20 Jan 2025 16:08:35 GMT
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Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread Magic

Every fall my kitchen fills with the scent of this incredible bread. The combination of warm spices melty chocolate and pumpkin creates pure comfort in every slice. This recipe has been passed down through generations in my family getting better with each tweak.

Simply Perfect

I love how this bread brings everyone to the kitchen with its cozy aroma. The chocolate chips melt into pockets of sweetness while the pumpkin keeps everything incredibly moist. Kids and adults alike crowd around when it comes out of the oven.

Gather Your Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour: 3 cups measured correctly for perfect texture.
  • Pumpkin puree: 2 cups pure not pie filling.
  • Pumpkin pie spice: 4 tsp I make my own blend.
  • Brown and granulated sugar: ⅔ cup each for perfect sweetness.
  • Applesauce or oil: 1 cup both work beautifully.
  • Eggs: 3 large room temp makes a difference.
  • Vanilla extract: 1 tbsp pure please.
  • Chocolate chips: 2 cups total mix of regular and mini.

Baking Time

Get Ready:
Heat oven to 350°F. Prep two loaf pans with parchment no sticking.
Mix Dry Team:
Whisk flour salt leaveners spices in big bowl.
Wet Team:
Mix pumpkin sugars applesauce eggs vanilla until smooth.
Bring Together:
Stir wet into dry just until mixed no overmixing.
Chocolate Time:
Fold in most chips save some minis for top.
Fill and Top:
Pour into pans sprinkle reserved chips.
Into Oven:
Bake 50-55 mins until tester comes clean.
Worth the Wait:
Cool 10 mins in pan then onto rack.
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Baking Notes

Try my spice blend cinnamon nutmeg ginger cardamom makes it special. Sometimes I add walnuts for crunch. Nothing beats a warm slice with coffee on crisp autumn mornings.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can I use fresh pumpkin instead of canned?

Yes, but drain well after cooking to remove excess moisture. Canned pumpkin gives more consistent results.

→ How do I store this bread?

Keep at room temperature in airtight container for 4 days, or freeze up to 3 months. Wrap well in plastic wrap and foil.

→ Can I make this into muffins?

Yes, fill muffin tins 2/3 full and bake at same temperature for 18-22 minutes until done.

→ Why use applesauce instead of oil?

Applesauce reduces fat while keeping bread moist. Either option works well in this recipe.

→ How do I know when it's done baking?

Insert toothpick in center - it should come out clean or with few crumbs. Bread should spring back when touched.

Chocolate Pumpkin Bread

Rich pumpkin bread filled with chocolate chips. Perfectly spiced, super moist, and ready for fall baking.

Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
55 Minutes
Total Time
70 Minutes

Category: Sweet Treats

Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: American

Yield: 16 Servings (2 loaves)

Dietary: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free

Ingredients

01 3 cups all-purpose flour.
02 1 tsp salt.
03 1 tsp baking powder.
04 1 tsp baking soda.
05 4 tsp pumpkin pie spice.
06 2 cups canned pumpkin.
07 ⅔ cup brown sugar.
08 ⅔ cup granulated sugar.
09 1 cup applesauce or oil.
10 3 large eggs.
11 1 tbsp vanilla.
12 2 cups chocolate chips.

Instructions

Step 01

Heat oven to 350°F and prep two 8x4 loaf pans.

Step 02

Combine the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and pumpkin pie spice in a bowl.

Step 03

Whisk together the canned pumpkin, brown sugar, granulated sugar, applesauce or oil, eggs, and vanilla in a separate bowl.

Step 04

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix just until blended.

Step 05

Gently fold in the chocolate chips, reserving some for topping.

Step 06

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pans and sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips on top.

Step 07

Bake the loaves for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 08

Let the loaves cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them and let cool completely on a rack.

Notes

  1. Use homemade spice mix for better flavor.
  2. This recipe works with nuts or raisins as substitutions.

Tools You'll Need

  • Two 8x4 loaf pans.
  • Mixing bowls.
  • Whisk.
  • Cooling rack.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Eggs.
  • Wheat.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 320
  • Total Fat: 14 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 48 g
  • Protein: 5 g