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    Home » Recipes » Breads Rolls and Doughnuts

    Spiced Pumpkin Chocolate Bread

    Published: Oct 23, 2017 · Modified: May 12, 2020 by Anna · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 28 Comments

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    Hey guys!

    Only week left until Halloween! One week left, until October ends. Isn't that crazy?!? And what's even more crazy, is the fact that the year is almost over!!!

    Spiced pumpkin chocolate bread #vegan #pumpkin | via @annabanana.co

    But we still have some time left, and there are still all the pumpkins to be eaten! Speaking of which, today's recipe is actually a part of the wider project... It's my entry to #virtualpumpkinparty organised by Sara from Cake over Steak. So couple of weeks ago, I saw Aimee from Twigg Studios creating another masterpiece recipe with pumpkin and showing it on her Instagram stories. She mentioned that she's been getting ready for this virtual pumpkin party, and what to do if you want to participate. And so, I thought why the heck not, and signed up to take a part too. I remember seeing other bloggers taking part in this last year, and it looked and sounded like so much fun, I wanted to make sure I do not miss on it this year!

    Utterly delicious spiced pumpkin chocolate bread! #vegan #pumpkin bread | via @annabanana.co

    So, what's this virtual pumpkin party all about? It's a very simple, yet great idea to embrace the pumpkin season and all the recipes that come with it. As Sara explains it on her blog, this is a 'celebration of pumpkin recipes that are delivered to the internet by food bloggers from around the world on a single day in October'. And today is that day!

    It's been happening since 2015, and you can check all the recipes from previous years, as well as check out all this year's participants and their awesome recipes here. You will not find another source with that many pumpkin recipes in one place! Not that you will ever need another source...

    Spiced pumpkin chocolate bread #vegan #pumpkin bread | via @annabanana.co

    Spiced pumpkin and chocolate bread. Delicious and easy recipe for perfect seasonal bake! #vegan #pumpkin bread | via @annabanana.co

    Because I've been having some serious chocolate cravings recently, and it's been a while since I have posted anything chocolate related (this recipe for Caramel Mocha Chocolates being the last one!), I've decided to opt in for this spiced pumpkin chocolate bread. And friends, this maybe just the easiest, yet the tastiest chocolate bread I've made in my life. Plus, it's also one of the simplest recipes, and can be modified in many ways.

    Pumpkin could be swapped for butternut squash puree, I have used both in the past, and each brings good results. Also, you can change or adjust the level of the spices to your preferences. As a massive fan of pumpkin spice, I have to use it in this recipe. However, in the past, I have skipped the spices completely (Jon is not that keen on them), or added just a pinch of cinnamon when I was making this bread for one of my best friends (not a fan of spices either).

    Addition of the pumpkin to any cake will result in lovely, moist and soft texture, and this spiced pumpkin chocolate bread is no exception. Plus chocolate chips will add an extra richness and make this bread taste soooo decadent, you will not stop at one slice for sure!

    Utterly delicious spiced pumpkin chocolate bread #vegan #pumpkin bread | via @annabanana.co

    Spiced pumpkin chocolate bread recipe. Super decadent chocolatey goodness! #pumpkin bread #vegan | via @annabanana.co

    Spiced pumpkin chocolate bread #vegan #pumpkin bread | via @annabanana.co

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    5 from 4 votes

    Chocolate Pumpkin Bread

    Quick and easy chocolate pumpkin bread. Soft, moist and tender pumpkin bread with heaps of chocolate flavour!
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time55 minutes mins
    Total Time1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
    Course: Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: American, British
    Keyword: chocolate pumpkin bread, chocolate pumpkin loaf, pumpkin bread with chocolate
    Servings: 8 slices
    Calories: 397kcal
    Author: Anna Wierzbinska

    Equipment

    • 1 lb loaf tin
    • baking paper
    • 2 large mixing bowls
    • whisk

    Ingredients

    • 165 g self-rising flour
    • 50 g cocoa powder sifted
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon mixed spice
    • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
    • 250 g pumpkin puree NOT pumpkin pie filling
    • 125 g soft light brown sugar
    • 120 ml olive oil or vegetable oil
    • 60 ml buttermilk room temperature
    • 2 large eggs
    • 150 g chocolate chips milk or dark, or both
    Metric - US Customary
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    Instructions

    • Heat the oven to 170°C. Lightly grease 1 lb loaf tin and line with a strip of baking paper. Set aside.
    • In a large bowl, combine together the flour, sifted cocoa powder, cinnamon, mixed spice and ground ginger. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, sugar, olive oil, buttermilk and eggs.
      165 g self-rising flour, 50 g cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon mixed spice, ¼ teaspoon ground ginger, 250 g pumpkin puree, 125 g soft light brown sugar, 120 ml olive oil, 60 ml buttermilk, 2 large eggs
    • Tip the dry ingredients into the bowl with pumpkin puree mixture and fold until just combined. Do not overmix. Add 100g of chocolate chips to the batter and fold until combined. Pour the batter into prepared baking tin and scatter the remaining chocolate chips on top.
      150 g chocolate chips
    • Bake for 50-55 minutes, until well risen and toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10-15 minutes. Remove from the baking tin (use the overhang baking paper to lift the bread from the baking tin), allow to cool for another 10-15 minutes, slice and enjoy!

    Please note that all my recipes are developed and tested in metric grams. I recommend that you use digital scales for a more accurate results. I have provided a conversion to US customary in the recipe but please note that I haven’t tested using this method.

    Notes

    Storage:
    Chocolate pumpkin bread can be stored at room temperature for up to 4 days. Keep it in an airtight container or wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, to prevent from drying out.
    Freezing:
    This pumpkin bread can be frozen for up to 1 month. To freeze, allow the bread to cool completely. Wrap in a double layer of plastic wrap/ clingfilm and place in the freezer. Thaw at room temperature. You can also freeze individual slices.
     
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 25g | Calories: 397kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 179mg | Potassium: 285mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 4945IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 2mg
    Did you make this?Tell me how you like it? Leave a comment or take a picture and tag @anna_wierzbinska on Instagram. I love seeing your take on my recipes!
    Spiced pumpkin chocolate bread. Extremely tasty, moist and #vegan friendly! #pumpkin #chocolate | via @annabanana.co

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      Tofu Doughnuts
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      Air Fryer Doughnuts
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      Orange and Cranberry Chelsea Buns
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Jane

      November 07, 2017 at 1:48 am

      help! you mention maple in the instructions but not listed in the ingredients!! I'm making it right now! eeekkk!

      Reply
      • annabanana

        November 07, 2017 at 8:15 am

        Hi Jane!
        So well spotted! I've added it to the ingredients list!Thanks so much for bringing this to my attention!
        The consistency of the batter mixture should be quite thick/ stiff, to answer your other question. It's a rich, decadent and moist cake, but you could easily reduce the amount of sugar or skip the chocolate chips to make it less sweet.
        Hope this helps!

        Reply
    2. Sara @ Cake Over Steak

      November 03, 2017 at 5:38 pm

      Wow, this bread looks incredibly decadent and delicious. Thanks so much for this amazing contribution! :-*

      Reply
      • annabanana

        November 03, 2017 at 6:32 pm

        Thanks so much for having me Sara!
        Absolutely loved all the entries (still going through some of them, there were soooo many!)!
        I'm glad to hear you like my chocolate pumpkin bread, and I'm definitely there next year too! xx

        Reply
    3. Jasmine

      October 28, 2017 at 6:58 am

      Pumpkin AND chocolate?! YES PLEASE, I need to try this!

      Reply
      • annabanana

        October 30, 2017 at 2:01 pm

        heh, thank you Jasmine! I really hope you will get to try this one out! Sooo yummy!

        Reply
    4. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 27, 2017 at 10:56 am

      I would devour that entire loaf! So yummy!

      Reply
      • annabanana

        October 27, 2017 at 10:59 am

        Hehe, thanks Rebecca, that is the only danger with this chocolate pumpkin bread, and it's soooo easily done! 😉

        Reply
    5. Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day

      October 27, 2017 at 1:16 am

      I pretty much like anything chocolate, but there you went and added pumpkin spice. Amazing!

      Reply
      • annabanana

        October 27, 2017 at 8:16 am

        Hah, thanks Amy, I think I'm currently addicted to pumpkin spice... and keep adding it to pretty much everything!
        Hope you will get a chance to try it!

        Reply
    6. Susana Parker

      October 26, 2017 at 12:09 pm

      5 stars
      Hello, Anna.

      Chocolates! Oh God, your bread looks like heaven. I can surely say it is so tasty. That looks so moist. It is making me hugnry. I will try to make it this weekend.

      Reply
      • annabanana

        October 27, 2017 at 8:14 am

        Thanks so much Susana!
        I hope you will like it and for sure let me know how did it come out!

        Reply
    7. Sarah Newman

      October 25, 2017 at 3:00 pm

      5 stars
      Ooooh my, that looks so moist and scrumptious! I'm a pumpkin and chocolate lover so this is calling my name. And yea, um, what happened to 2017? Can't believe there's only 2 months left and we're entering the holiday whirlwind!

      Reply
      • annabanana

        October 26, 2017 at 10:35 am

        It's like every year goes faster and faster, isn't it Sarah?
        And thanks so much, if you love the pumpkin choc combo- this is definitely one for you! I really hope you will enjoy it!

        Reply
    8. Bonnie

      October 25, 2017 at 7:05 am

      5 stars
      What kind of yogurt is vegan?

      Reply
      • annabanana

        October 25, 2017 at 7:58 am

        Hi Bonnie,
        There are coconut yogurts, almond, cashew, hemp, soy... I've used almond yogurt in this recipe. Hope it helps!

        Reply
    9. Mel | avirtualvegan.com

      October 24, 2017 at 6:47 pm

      Pumpkin and chocolate is one of my favourite combos and your bread looks so moist an delicious. Can't wait to try it!

      Reply
      • annabanana

        October 25, 2017 at 7:55 am

        Hi Mel!
        As of this season, this is my favourite combo too! And I really hope you will get to try it, something tells me you're going to like it! 🙂
        Thanks so much!

        Reply
    10. Lynn | The Road to Honey

      October 24, 2017 at 1:19 pm

      Holy cannoli Anna! I can get over how rich and chocolate-y that close up shot of this beauty looks. After seeing that, I'm really not sure how you could keep yourself from inhaling the whole, entire loaf. Too much temptation for me!!!

      Reply
      • annabanana

        October 24, 2017 at 1:52 pm

        Hey Lynn!
        And thanks so much! 🙂 I'm going to be honest here... the whole loaf was pretty much inhaled straight away! It's a miracle I've managed to take any photos! 😉 Glad to hear you like it!

        Reply
    11. Kym Grimshaw | On The Plate

      October 24, 2017 at 12:09 pm

      I really don't know where this year has gone but I am so excited to be celebrating pumpkin season again! Have never tried pumpkin and chocolate together but after browsing through the #virtualpumpkinparty recipes I think I'm gonna have to give this a go! Xx

      Reply
      • annabanana

        October 24, 2017 at 1:50 pm

        Same here Kym!
        Pumpkin season is almost the only thing that gets me through this time of the year! 😉
        And thanks so much! Like you've said, shame we can't swap our recipes from #virtualpumpkin party, because that frittata of yours looks divine! x

        Reply
    12. Jo

      October 24, 2017 at 11:49 am

      This looks so tasty! It reminds me of the pumpkin chocolate bread my nana used to make! It was heavenly good! I will be trying this recipe for sure! Thank you for sharing Anna.

      Reply
      • annabanana

        October 24, 2017 at 1:47 pm

        You're so welcome Jo!
        I'm so happy my recipe brought back the memories of your nana's pumpkin bread! That is awesome! I really hope you will get to try this one, it's definitely worth it!

        Reply
    13. Liz

      October 24, 2017 at 9:59 am

      5 stars
      Loveeeee this! I was looking for some recipes with chocolate and pumpkin and this looks like will hit the spot! Thanks for sharing, it looks delicious!!!

      Reply
      • annabanana

        October 24, 2017 at 10:58 am

        Thanks Liz!
        Pumpkin and chocolate are soooo good together, I really hope you will get to try this! Let me know what you think!

        Reply
    14. Sarah | Well and Full

      October 23, 2017 at 8:46 pm

      I KNOW, I can't believe the year is almost over either! Just the other day, I was looking through my recipe ideas notebook and saw a page where I wrote my goals for 2017, all the way back in January. It feels like it was yesterday! Anyways, I'm loving this pumpkin chocolate bread - I love that there's yogurt in it too! 🙂

      Reply
      • annabanana

        October 24, 2017 at 10:57 am

        Hey Sarah! Crazy, right? Two months until Christmas!!! This year has gone especially quick!
        And thanks so much, I'm so glad to hear you like it!

        Reply

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