Description
This Homemade Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread is a moist, flavorful fall favorite that combines the classic warmth of pumpkin pie spice with sweet semi-sweet chocolate chips. Easy to prepare and perfect for holiday gatherings, this bread is sure to become a beloved family staple.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
Wet Ingredients
- 2 cups canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup applesauce OR canola oil
- 3 eggs, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1½ cups semi sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup mini semi sweet chocolate chips (reserve a couple tablespoons for topping if desired)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease two 8x4 inch loaf pans and line them with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the bread once baked.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and pumpkin pie spice until evenly combined. Set this mixture aside.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the canned pumpkin, brown sugar, granulated sugar, applesauce (or canola oil if preferred), eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully blended.
- Mix Wet into Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir gently just until moistened and combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the bread tender.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and mini chocolate chips, reserving a small amount of the mini chips to sprinkle on top of the batter before baking if desired.
- Fill Pans and Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared loaf pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Bread: Allow the bread to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Then, carefully remove the loaves and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use parchment paper lining for easy removal of the bread from the loaf pans.
- Applesauce can be used as a healthier alternative to canola oil for lower fat content.
- Reserve some mini chocolate chips to sprinkle on top for a decorative finish.
- Make sure eggs are at room temperature for better batter consistency.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender and moist.
- Check doneness with a toothpick to avoid overbaking and dryness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
