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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread

This moist and sweet Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread, infused with warm spices and melty chocolate, is the perfect cozy treat for fall.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baked Goods
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup canola or vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt Can swap with Greek yogurt.
  • 2 tablespoons molasses Adds depth of flavor.
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour Measure carefully to avoid a dense loaf.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Chocolate Chips
  • 1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips Reserve a handful for topping.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and prep a 9x5-inch loaf pan with floured baking spray or butter and flour.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, pumpkin puree, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, canola oil, sour cream, and molasses until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  5. Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips, reserving a small handful to sprinkle on top if desired.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes until golden and set. Check doneness with a toothpick.
  2. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Measure flour carefully for best results. Cool completely before slicing for clean cuts. Optional variations include adding nuts, dried fruit, or using gluten-free ingredients.