Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread (Printer-Friendly)

Moist pumpkin loaf with warm spices and melted chocolate chips for cozy fall enjoyment.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

→ Wet Ingredients

08 - 1 cup granulated sugar
09 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil (corn, canola, or similar)
10 - 2 large eggs
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 - 1 cup canned pumpkin puree

→ Add-ins

13 - 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

→ For Baking

14 - Oil spray for loaf pan

# Preparation Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk the sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree until well combined.
03 - Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain moisture.
04 - Fold the semisweet chocolate chips into the batter evenly.
05 - Lightly spray a standard loaf pan with oil spray to prevent sticking.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (177°C) for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
07 - Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy.

# Additional Suggestions:

01 - For a richer spice flavor, the cloves become more pronounced after a day or two. Consider baking ahead for optimal taste.