Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of chocolate and pumpkin with this delicious Chocolate Pumpkin Bread. The perfect combination of moist pumpkin puree, warm spices, and chocolate chips makes this bread a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder, sifted (use Dutched cocoa or Hershey’s Special Dark)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp each of nutmeg, allspice, cardamom, and ginger
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
Fold In:
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- 1 cup chocolate chips
Ganache Topping:
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- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the dry ingredients.
- In another bowl, whisk the wet ingredients until well combined.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, then fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 60-70 minutes.
- Let the bread cool before adding the ganache topping.
- For the ganache, heat the cream until steaming, then pour over the chocolate chips. Stir until smooth and pour over the cooled bread.
- Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- This bread is best served slightly warm or at room temperature.
- You can customize the spices to suit your taste preferences.
- Feel free to add nuts or dried fruits for extra texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: Chocolate Pumpkin Bread, Dessert Recipe, Fall Baking, Pumpkin Spice, Chocolate Chip Bread