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Easy One-Bowl Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Loaf

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A simple, comforting pumpkin chocolate chip loaf perfect for fall baking, made in one bowl with pantry staples and warm spices.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (240g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (245g)
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar (150g)
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil (80ml)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chocolate chips (170g), semi-sweet or dark
  • Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (60g)
  • Optional: ¼ teaspoon espresso powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. Add the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir gently until the batter is smooth and no flour pockets remain. Avoid overmixing.
  4. Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts if using.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  6. Bake for 55-65 minutes, checking at 55 minutes with a toothpick. It should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  7. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

[‘Use room temperature eggs for easier mixing.’, ‘Measure flour by spooning into the cup and leveling off to avoid dense loaf.’, ‘Do not overmix to keep the loaf tender.’, ‘Use fresh baking soda for proper rise.’, ‘If chocolate chips sink, toss them in a teaspoon of flour before folding in.’, ‘Let loaf cool completely before slicing to avoid crumbling.’, ‘For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend and add xanthan gum if needed.’, ‘For dairy-free, use vegan chocolate chips and swap vegetable oil with melted coconut oil.’, ‘Optional: swirl cream cheese into batter before baking for a tangy twist.’]

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