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Chocolate Pumpkin Bread

Irresistibly Moist Chocolate Pumpkin Bread for Fall Delights

Enjoy the delightful combination of chocolate and pumpkin in this moist Chocolate Pumpkin Bread, perfect for fall.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup All-purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder Dutch cocoa or Hershey’s Special Dark
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar keeps it moist
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon or other spices like nutmeg, allspice, cardamom, ginger
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree canned or homemade
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil or melted butter/coconut oil
  • 2 large Eggs or flax eggs for vegan
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips dark or semi-sweet
For the Ganache
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream or coconut cream
  • 1 cup Dark Chocolate Chips quality chocolate enhances flavor

Equipment

  • loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • oven
  • microwave

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x5 inch loaf pan by greasing it and lining with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, salt, baking soda, and spices until combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth.
  4. Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for approximately 45 minutes.
  7. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. For the ganache, heat cream in a saucepan, pour over chocolate chips, and stir until smooth.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Ensure eggs are at room temperature for better incorporation. Avoid overmixing for a tender texture.

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