Moist Chocolate Pumpkin Bread (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
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250 grams all-purpose flour
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75 grams unsweetened cocoa powder
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon fine salt
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
→ Wet Ingredients
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360 grams pumpkin puree
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200 grams granulated sugar
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110 grams brown sugar
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3 large eggs, room temperature
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120 millilitres vegetable oil
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120 grams Greek yogurt or sour cream
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Chocolate Add-Ins
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170 grams semi-sweet chocolate chips
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Optional: 85 grams chopped dark chocolate
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Preheat oven to 175°C. Grease or line a 23×13-centimetre loaf pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
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In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves until evenly combined. Set aside.
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In a separate bowl, blend pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and homogenous.
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Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Use a spatula to mix until just combined—avoid overmixing to maintain a tender crumb.
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Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and optional chopped dark chocolate, reserving a small handful for topping.
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Scatter reserved chocolate chips over the top. Transfer to the oven and bake for 55–65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the centre emerges with only a few moist crumbs.
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Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Remove from the tin and place on a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
# Helpful Notes:
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Room-temperature eggs promote even mixing and a finer crumb.
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Check doneness from 50 minutes onward, as oven times can vary.
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Yogurt helps retain moisture and lends a tender texture.
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For enhanced flavour, brush the warm loaf with simple syrup after baking.