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Moist Chocolate Pumpkin Bread

Moist Chocolate Pumpkin Bread for Cozy Autumn Days

This Moist Chocolate Pumpkin Bread combines pumpkin and chocolate for a delightful autumn treat, perfect for busy mornings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Autumn
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Canned or homemade
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with self-rising or cake flour
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt Room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Dutch Cocoa Powder Natural cocoa powder can be used
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 Large Egg Room temperature
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Dark, milk, or semisweet
Optional Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Additional Chocolate Chips For topping
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts Walnuts or pecans

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, Greek yogurt, melted butter, vanilla extract, and kosher salt. Whisk until smooth. Add the egg, granulated sugar, and brown sugar, whisking until well combined.
  3. Sift in the Dutch cocoa powder and fold it into the wet mixture until combined.
  4. Gradually add the all-purpose flour and baking soda, mixing until just combined.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Optionally, sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow cooling in the pan for 20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter. Measure flour carefully to avoid a dense loaf. Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge.

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