Description
Homemade chocolate chip pumpkin bread brings warmth from autumn’s harvest to your kitchen. Moist crumbs filled with spices and rich chocolate create a comforting slice perfect for morning coffee or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons (15–30 milliliters) milk
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and meticulously prepare a 9×5 inch (23×13 centimeters) loaf pan by coating with nonstick cooking spray and lining with parchment paper.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves in a medium mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of spices.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, vigorously whisk pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes smooth and thoroughly combined.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently to prevent overmixing, creating a uniform batter with a consistent texture.
- Delicately incorporate chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the batter to ensure a balanced flavor profile in each slice.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula to create an even, professional-looking top.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 55-65 minutes, rotating midway through cooking to promote uniform browning.
- Test for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; if it emerges clean with minimal crumbs, the bread is ready.
- If the bread’s surface browns too quickly, loosely tent with aluminum foil to prevent excessive darkening.
- Allow the bread to rest in the pan for 15 minutes, enabling it to set and cool slightly.
- Carefully transfer the loaf to a wire cooling rack, letting it cool completely to room temperature.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking ingredients until achieving a smooth, drizzle-friendly consistency.
- Once the bread has cooled, elegantly drizzle the glaze over the top, creating an appetizing finishing touch.
Notes
- Elevate your baking game with this moist, spice-packed pumpkin bread that combines warm autumn flavors with rich chocolate chips.
- Perfectly balance moisture by not overmixing the batter, which helps create a tender, soft crumb and prevents tough, dense bread.
- Use room temperature ingredients like eggs and buttermilk to ensure smooth blending and consistent texture throughout the loaf.
- Check doneness early with the toothpick test, covering with foil if browning happens too quickly to prevent burning while ensuring a fully cooked center.
- Store wrapped tightly at room temperature for 3-4 days or freeze up to 3 months for a make-ahead dessert or breakfast treat.
- Boost flavor complexity by toasting chocolate chips briefly in a dry skillet before adding to the batter, which deepens their rich, caramelized notes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg