Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread Recipe
I absolutely love baking Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread!
It's a sweet, flavorful treat that blends the cozy taste of pumpkin with the delightful surprise of chocolate chips.
Let's dive into what you'll need and how you can make this delicious bread.
Equipment
- Before starting, it's important to have the right tools ready.
- This makes the process smoother and ensures that the bread turns out perfect!
- Large mixing bowl: For combining all ingredients easily.
- Medium mixing bowl: For dry ingredients.
- Measuring cups and spoons: To get the measurements just right.
- Whisk or electric mixer: To blend ingredients well.
- Baking loaf pan: To give the bread its shape.
- Non-stick spray or parchment paper: To prevent sticking.
- Cooling rack: To cool the bread evenly.
- Getting these tools ready keeps everything efficient and fun!
Ingredients
Gathering the right ingredients is key to making the bread super tasty.
- Here’s what I use for this recipe!
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips 🍫
These ingredients create a rich and delicious flavor that comes together beautifully.
Instructions
With everything ready, you're all set to make Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread.
- Let's get baking! 🎉
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease your loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In the large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugars, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, pumpkin puree, oil, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Avoid over-mixing for a tender crumb.
- Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Spread evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
Notes
Here are some tips and suggestions to make the baking process smoother and the bread even tastier!
Substitutions: You can replace chocolate chips with nuts or dried fruits for a different twist.
Storage: Keep the bread in an airtight container to stay moist.
It should last about 4-5 days at room temperature.
Freezing: This bread freezes well!
Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or foil and freeze for up to 3 months.
Just thaw at room temperature when you want a slice.
Add-ins: Feel free to add a swirl of cream cheese or sprinkle some brown sugar on top for extra flavor and texture! 😋
I hope you enjoy making and eating this delicious chocolate chip pumpkin bread as much as I do!