Chocolate Pumpkin Bread with Cloves

Two loaves of Chocolate Clove Pumpkin Bread with and without nuts.

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Chocolate Pumpkin Bread with Cloves is a rich, dark chocolate bread with a mild spicy aroma of cloves and the seasonal flavor of pumpkin. This easy chocolate bread recipe is sure to be a hit no matter what time of year you serve it!

Prep Time10

Cook Time1

Total Time1 10

Course: Dessert, Quick Bread

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chocolate clove pumpkin bread, chocolate pumpkin bread, chocolate pumpkin bread with cloves, chocolate pumpkin quick bread

Servings: slices

Calories: 192kcal

Author: Renee Goerger

Equipment

Ingredients

2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup grapeseed oil or other light colored oil
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
4 large eggs at room temperature
3½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
1 - 2 cups chopped walnuts optional

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350-degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius)
In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, sugar, brown sugar, maple syrup, and oil.
In a second large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, salt, and ground cloves.
Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and blend until just combined.
Stir in the pumpkin puree, and walnuts (if desired) until completely incorporated.
Pour the batter evenly into two loaf pans that have been liberally sprayed with baking spray.
Bake in a preheated oven for 60 - 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes. Turn the bread from the pans and cool for an additional 40 - 60 minutes.

Notes

Store any leftovers (well wrapped) in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Chocolate Pumpkin Bread may be frozen if well wrapped for up to 2 months.

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