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Moist Chocolate Pumpkin Bread

A deliciously moist bread combining the rich flavors of chocolate and pumpkin, perfect for fall.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon ground
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree canned or homemade
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup sugar granulated
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet
  • 1/2 cup walnuts chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Oven and Pan
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
Mix Dry Ingredients
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
Combine Wet Ingredients
  1. In another bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Combine Mixtures
  1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
Add Optional Ingredients
  1. Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts if using.
Bake the Bread
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve
  1. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gFiber: 2gSugar: 12g

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to a week. This bread can also be frozen for longer storage.

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