Pumpkin Spice Bread

This Pumpkin Spice Bread combines the warm, comforting flavors of traditional pumpkin bread with a hint of creativity through the addition of chocolate chips and a sprinkle of pecans. The moist texture and rich aroma make it a perfect treat for fall, while the chocolate adds a delightful twist. This recipe is vegetarian and can easily be made dairy-free by substituting the butter with a plant-based alternative.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 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 ginger
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, sugar, and eggs until well combined.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
5. Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped pecans.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.