This bread combines the rich flavors of chocolate with the earthy sweetness of pumpkin, creating a moist and tender loaf that is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack.
Ingredients
Scale:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup milk
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger until well combined.
In another bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
Fold in the chocolate chips or nuts if using.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool the bread in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
