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Chocolate Pumpkin Bread

Irresistibly Moist Chocolate Pumpkin Bread for Fall Mornings

Chocolate Pumpkin Bread is a delightful treat that combines rich chocolate with comforting pumpkin flavors, perfect for fall.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree canned or homemade
  • 1 cup Flour all-purpose
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter unsalted
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Dutch Process Cocoa Powder
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar or caster sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 large Egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips dark, milk, or semisweet
Optional Add-Ins
  • Nuts (Walnuts, Pecans) for added crunch
  • Dried Fruits (Raisins, Cranberries) for extra sweetness

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line your loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, Greek yogurt, melted butter, kosher salt, egg, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Sift in the cocoa powder and mix until smooth.
  3. Add the all-purpose flour and baking soda to the wet mixture and gently mix until nearly combined.
  4. Fold in the chocolate chips gently until evenly distributed.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top.
  6. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  7. Let the bread cool for about 20 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slicesCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter. Avoid overmixing to maintain a light texture.

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