Easy Halloween Food Ideas: Indulgent Moist Chocolate Pumpkin Bread
Indulge in the festive spirit with this easy and moist chocolate pumpkin bread, perfect for Halloween gatherings and treat tables.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 85 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For added texture, consider adding nuts to the batter.
- This bread pairs well with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Easy Halloween food ideas, Moist Chocolate Pumpkin Bread