Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 07:21 AM

Chocolate Pumpkin Loaf

Oh my gosh, this Chocolate Pumpkin Loaf came out so well! I’m so pleased! :D It’s super moist and chocolately, almost like chocolate cake, but with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. It would make the perfect dessert after Thanksgiving dinner, especially with a warm cup of coffee or tea.

Ingredients:

  • 1.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 can (7.5 ounces) pumpkin
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 325*F. Grease loaf pan.

2. Combine all ingredients in large mixing bowl; blend well.

3. Once mixed, pour batter into loaf pan.

4. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until top is firm and a toothpick comes out clean.

5. Allow loaf to cool for 15 minutes; dust with powdered sugar (if desired).


Posted by: Tina 51 comments

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51 Comments on “Chocolate Pumpkin Loaf”

  1. #1 VeggieGirl Reply to this comment
    on Nov 19th, 2008 at 7:42 am

    You know what I’m going to say about that loaf….

    HOLY YUM!!!

  2. #2 Andrea (Off Her Cork) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 19th, 2008 at 7:56 am

    Oooooo that looks sooo good!! I will definitely have to try that! And you just gave me the great idea for dinner tonight, rice and beans! :D

  3. #3 K Reply to this comment
    on Nov 19th, 2008 at 8:02 am

    The loaf looks GREAT! What a wonderful contribution!

  4. #4 Sara Reply to this comment
    on Nov 19th, 2008 at 8:02 am

    Yummy! This looks fantastic. Chocolate and pumpkin are delish together!

  5. #5 Melissa S. Reply to this comment
    on Nov 19th, 2008 at 8:08 am

    i made a pumpkin cranberry loaf last night and it doens’t look anywhere near as good as your loaf!!!

  6. #6 rhodeygirl Reply to this comment
    on Nov 19th, 2008 at 8:14 am

    feel free to send some my way! great submission.

  7. #7 ashley (sweet & natural) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 19th, 2008 at 8:16 am

    I love chocolate and I love pumpkin, so I’m all over this combo.

  8. #8 Erica Reply to this comment
    on Nov 19th, 2008 at 8:18 am

    Perfect. I was looking for something pumpkiny to make and am thinking I don’t want to do a pie (since I’m doing an apple/pear pie already). PS I think my husband may love buffalo sauce almost as much as you! We had buffalo calzones last night and I think hes going to start putting that sauce in everything :)

  9. #9 Meghann Reply to this comment
    on Nov 19th, 2008 at 8:27 am

    This looks great! I think I might make this for Thanksgiving this year. Thanks for the recipe!

  10. #10 coco Reply to this comment
    on Nov 19th, 2008 at 8:32 am

    so yummy~~~~~~~~~ Perfect healthy thanksgiving dessert!!!! I need to buy brown sugar soon to make it!!!!

  11. #11 Mara Reply to this comment
    on Nov 19th, 2008 at 8:36 am

    That looks fantastic!! I may have to make that to bring to my mom’s for our 4th (yes, 4th) Thanksgiving dinner!

  12. #12 Elina (Healthy and Sane) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 19th, 2008 at 8:38 am

    Looks delicious! I don’t know how you can just wing delicious recipes like that… I’m jelous :P

  13. #13 Lauren Reply to this comment
    on Nov 19th, 2008 at 8:41 am

    That sounds and looks delicious! I definitely know what I’m making to bring to my Thanksgiving party next week :) Thanks so much for the inspiration!

  14. #14 HangryPants Reply to this comment
    on Nov 19th, 2008 at 9:11 am

    Another excellent pumpkin recipe. It looks delicious, Tina!

  15. #15 Bridget P Reply to this comment
    on Nov 19th, 2008 at 9:20 am

    Yum!!

    I just noticed your fun food fact for this week…yikes!!

  16. #16 Nellie Reply to this comment
    on Nov 19th, 2008 at 9:31 am

    Yummers! I’m going to need to go the store to buy the ingredients to make this ASAP!

  17. #17 Olga Reply to this comment
    on Nov 19th, 2008 at 9:42 am

    Wow, that looks fabulous!!! I totally need to make this!

  18. #18 Lee (seelivelee) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 19th, 2008 at 9:46 am

    This truly does look to die for, thanks Tina! I can’t believe pumpkin can be such a hearty, healthy and Yummy filler for so many baked goods. Yes!!!

  19. #19 Runeatrepeat Reply to this comment
    on Nov 19th, 2008 at 9:54 am

    I love both chocolate and pumpkin, so I have to make this! Thanks for the recipe.

  20. #20 Amanda Reply to this comment
    on Nov 19th, 2008 at 9:55 am

    Do you come up with recipes on your own or get ideas from other places?

  21. #21 Mel Reply to this comment
    on Nov 19th, 2008 at 10:00 am

    Right click, save as! I am totally going to make this after I get to the grocery store today! Thank you!

  22. #22 zestycook Reply to this comment
    on Nov 19th, 2008 at 10:05 am

    WOW – Tina, This is making me so jealous… All I really want is 4 slices :) please?

    zesty

  23. #23 jess Reply to this comment
    on Nov 19th, 2008 at 10:25 am

    YUM! Thanks for the recipe- now I know what to make people for thanksgiving ;)

  24. #24 Meg Reply to this comment
    on Nov 19th, 2008 at 10:29 am

    I love chocolate and pumpkin together! This looks so incredible.

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  26. #26 Tina Reply to this comment
    on Nov 19th, 2008 at 10:45 am

    Amanda,

    Yep, most of them are “kitchen experiments,” as I call them. I’m often inspired by other recipes, but when it comes to choosing ingredients, I like to improvise! :)

  27. #27 Gaby Reply to this comment
    on Nov 19th, 2008 at 10:47 am

    YUM! How many slices were you able to get out of this loaf?
    I am tempted to make this tonight and wonder how many I’ll have to hold myself back from devouring in 2 days! :-D

  28. #28 Tina Reply to this comment
    on Nov 19th, 2008 at 10:50 am

    Gaby,

    I’m not really sure to tell you the truth since I only cut 3 pieces last night (for Mal, me, and Danielle). I’m guessing anywhere from 8-12 slices, depending on how thick you slice them. I used a regular loaf pan, if that helps.

  29. #29 ttfn300 Reply to this comment
    on Nov 19th, 2008 at 11:36 am

    i’m with veggie girl on this one–holy yum!! :)

  30. #30 Julia (Santa Barbara Dreaming) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 19th, 2008 at 11:37 am

    oooooomg, chocolate pumpkin loaf, get in my belly now! :)

  31. #31 bobbi Reply to this comment
    on Nov 20th, 2008 at 10:18 am

    I am loving this bread!!! I am sure my family will too:)

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  33. #33 Kim Reply to this comment
    on Nov 26th, 2008 at 8:57 am

    I have this baking in my oven right now…OMG…it smells amazing!

  34. #34 Tina Reply to this comment
    on Nov 26th, 2008 at 9:06 am

    Kim,

    YAY!!! I hope you love it! :)

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  37. #37 Pearl Reply to this comment
    on Nov 29th, 2008 at 3:07 am

    oh my gosh! i will make this for my family :)

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  40. #40 Mandy A Reply to this comment
    on Dec 6th, 2008 at 2:51 pm

    Tina I so want to try this bread!!! I have tried making it twice now… and it’s coming out completely baked on the inside and not near baked on the inside. 325 for 45 minutes, right??? I made sure I have everything mixed in… I don’t know what I’m doing wrong????

    Any ideas? lol

  41. #41 Tina Reply to this comment
    on Dec 6th, 2008 at 3:49 pm

    Mandy,

    Try turning your oven down to 300*F and bake it a little longer– maybe that will help the insides cook? Good luck!

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  48. #48 Mandy A Reply to this comment
    on Nov 17th, 2009 at 2:38 pm

    Have you heard if anyone has tried to make this into muffins? I was curious :)

  49. #49 Jen Reply to this comment
    on Nov 22nd, 2009 at 6:41 pm

    This looks delicious! What size loaf pan did you use? I can’t wait to try it out.

  50. #50 Kostas Reply to this comment
    on Dec 30th, 2009 at 1:18 pm

    Just made this recipe, but made as muffins. Amazing! Added a whole can of pumpkin (15oz) and used mini-chocolate chips. Baked at 375 degrees for about 18 min – just had to watch them and test for being baked all the way through.

  51. #51 Jenn Reply to this comment
    on Jan 16th, 2010 at 8:31 am

    I made this loaf and it got cooked well on the top but the inside remained still undone. i am wondering where i went wrong… is my oven temp bit messed up??? please suggest

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