The Most Pumpkin Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread

Recipe by Sarah Jampel

While many pumpkin chocolate chip bread recipes use just 1 cup of pumpkin purée, leaving you with a random half-can, this recipe uses the full can. And the result? A super pumpkin-y pumpkin chocolate chip bread with big fall flavor. The trick is to cook the pumpkin on the stove for a few minutes with spices and sugar; this concentrates the pumpkin flavor and staves off moisture so that you can use the whole can while ensuring a perfectly baked (read: not too damp) texture. 
 

Prep
15 mins
Bake
50 mins to 1 hr
Total
1 hr 15 mins
Yield
one 8 1/2" x 4 1/2" or 9" x 5" loaf
The Most Pumpkin Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread - select to zoom
The Most Pumpkin Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread - select to zoom
The Most Pumpkin Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread - select to zoom

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. 

  2. In a wide skillet or saucepan, combine the pumpkin, 1/4 cup (49g) of the sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric. Set over medium-high heat and cook, stirring frequently, until the pumpkin is darker in color and dry enough that it starts to stick to the pan, 12 to 15 minutes. Stir with more frequency towards the end of the cooking time and lower the heat as needed to prevent scorching. Transfer to a bowl or liquid measuring cup to cool slightly; you should have about 1 1/4 cups (375g) of the pumpkin mixture. 

  3. Lightly grease an 8 1/2" x 4 1/2" or 9" x 5" loaf pan and line with a parchment sling

  4. In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to combine. 

  5. In a large bowl, vigorously whisk the eggs with the remaining 3/4 cup (149g) sugar until the mixture is thick, pale, and voluminous, 1 to 2 minutes.

  6. Gradually whisk in the oil and keep stirring until it’s shiny and emulsified, then add the pumpkin mixture and whisk to incorporate. Add the flour mixture and whisk until combined. Add the chocolate chips and stir to combine. 

  7. Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top into an even layer. Sprinkle evenly with sparkling or raw sugar. 

  8. Bake the pumpkin chocolate chip bread for 50 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick or paring knife inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean and a digital thermometer reads at least 200°F. 

  9. Remove the bread from the oven and transfer the pan to a wire rack to cool slightly. When cool enough to handle, use the parchment to lift the bread out of the pan and let it cool completely on the rack. 

  10. Storage information: Store leftover pumpkin chocolate chip bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. Freeze for longer storage. 

Tips from our Bakers

  • Want to use fresh pumpkin purée rather than canned? It’s simple to make your own; see how it’s done.

  • Want to make this recipe gluten-free? For great results, substitute King Arthur Gluten-Free Measure for Measure Flour for the all-purpose flour in this recipe. Be sure to bake thoroughly; gluten-free baked goods often need a bit more time in the oven.

  • Here's an easy way to reduce the carbs and calories in this recipe: substitute King Arthur Baking Sugar Alternative, cup for cup, for the sugar(s) called for. Be sure to substitute by volume (not weight); follow mixing directions as written. Use the designated oven temperature called for in the recipe. Since our Baking Sugar Alternative will bake and brown more quickly, start checking for doneness three-quarters of the way through the suggested bake time.