Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Swirl Bread



Indulge in the perfect blend of dark chocolate and pumpkin flavors with this moist and delightful swirl bread. It's a delightful treat for any chocolate and pumpkin lover!

Ingredients:
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup hot water
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C

Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan

In a small bowl, mix the cocoa powder with hot water until smooth

Allow it to cool

In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger

Set aside

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy

Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and then stir in the vanilla extract

Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined

Divide the batter in half

To one half, add the cooled cocoa mixture and dark chocolate chips

Stir until well combined

To the other half, fold in the canned pumpkin puree

Alternate spoonfuls of the chocolate batter and pumpkin batter into the prepared loaf pan

Using a knife or skewer, gently swirl the batters together to create a marbled effect

Bake in the preheated oven for about 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean

Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely

Slice and enjoy your delicious Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Swirl Bread!


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