Description
This Glazed Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread is a moist, flavorful quick bread perfect for fall baking. Infused with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, and studded with semi-sweet chocolate chips, it offers a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Finished with a simple vanilla glaze, this pumpkin bread is an irresistible dessert or snack, guaranteed to delight at any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9 by 5 inch loaf pan to ensure the bread doesn’t stick.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves until well combined to evenly distribute the spices and leavening agents.
- Beat Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the eggs along with granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy; this ensures good incorporation and a tender crumb.
- Add Pumpkin and Liquids: Add the canned pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract to the egg and sugar mixture. Mix until all wet ingredients are fully combined for consistent moisture and flavor.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually stir the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can make the bread tough.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips into the batter for delicious bursts of chocolate in every bite.
- Pour Batter and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top for even baking. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Bread: Remove the pumpkin bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring the bread sets properly and is easy to slice.
- Prepare Glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth in a small bowl to create a simple, sweet glaze.
- Glaze the Bread: Once the bread is completely cooled, drizzle the glaze evenly over the top, allowing it to set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread soft and tender.
- You can add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra texture if desired.
- Adjust the glaze thickness by adding more powdered sugar for a thicker glaze or more milk for a thinner drizzle.
