Nov
19
2008

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).

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55 Comments »

  1. VeggieGirl — November 19, 2008 @ 7:42 am

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

    HOLY YUM!!!

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  2. Andrea (Off Her Cork) — November 19, 2008 @ 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

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  3. K — November 19, 2008 @ 8:02 am

    The loaf looks GREAT! What a wonderful contribution!

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  4. Sara — November 19, 2008 @ 8:02 am

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

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  5. Melissa S. — November 19, 2008 @ 8:08 am

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

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  6. rhodeygirl — November 19, 2008 @ 8:14 am

    feel free to send some my way! great submission.

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  7. ashley (sweet & natural) — November 19, 2008 @ 8:16 am

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

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  8. Erica — November 19, 2008 @ 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 :)

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  9. Meghann — November 19, 2008 @ 8:27 am

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

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  10. coco — November 19, 2008 @ 8:32 am

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

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  11. Mara — November 19, 2008 @ 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!

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  12. Elina (Healthy and Sane) — November 19, 2008 @ 8:38 am

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

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  13. Lauren — November 19, 2008 @ 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!

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  14. HangryPants — November 19, 2008 @ 9:11 am

    Another excellent pumpkin recipe. It looks delicious, Tina!

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  15. Bridget P — November 19, 2008 @ 9:20 am

    Yum!!

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

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  16. Nellie — November 19, 2008 @ 9:31 am

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

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  17. Olga — November 19, 2008 @ 9:42 am

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

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  18. Lee (seelivelee) — November 19, 2008 @ 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!!!

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  19. Runeatrepeat — November 19, 2008 @ 9:54 am

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

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  20. Amanda — November 19, 2008 @ 9:55 am

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

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  21. Mel — November 19, 2008 @ 10:00 am

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

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  22. zestycook — November 19, 2008 @ 10:05 am

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

    zesty

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  23. jess — November 19, 2008 @ 10:25 am

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

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  24. Meg — November 19, 2008 @ 10:29 am

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

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  26. Tina — November 19, 2008 @ 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! :)

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  27. Gaby — November 19, 2008 @ 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

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  28. Tina — November 19, 2008 @ 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.

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  29. ttfn300 — November 19, 2008 @ 11:36 am

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

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  30. Julia (Santa Barbara Dreaming) — November 19, 2008 @ 11:37 am

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

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  31. bobbi — November 20, 2008 @ 10:18 am

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

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  33. Kim — November 26, 2008 @ 8:57 am

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

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  34. Tina — November 26, 2008 @ 9:06 am

    Kim,

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

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  37. Pearl — November 29, 2008 @ 3:07 am

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

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  40. Mandy A — December 6, 2008 @ 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

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  41. Tina — December 6, 2008 @ 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. Mandy A — November 17, 2009 @ 2:38 pm

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

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  49. Jen — November 22, 2009 @ 6:41 pm

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

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  50. Kostas — December 30, 2009 @ 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.

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  51. Jenn — January 16, 2010 @ 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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  53. Neeta — August 11, 2010 @ 11:50 am

    Tina – what brand of cocoa powder do you use? I have heard it makes a big difference and am not happy with the one I have (I have Nestle).

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  54. Tina — August 11, 2010 @ 1:40 pm

    @Neeta: Scharffen Berger Cocoa Powder. It’s awesome!

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