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Best Creamy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread: 5-Step Easy Recipe

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A moist, dense, and incredibly easy quick bread featuring pure pumpkin puree and cream cheese for a creamy texture, studded with pockets of melted chocolate chips.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1.5 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 1/2 cup (115g) Unsalted Butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup (150g) Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) Brown Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (245g) 100% Pure Pumpkin Puree
  • 4 oz (115g) Cream Cheese, softened
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup (170g) Chocolate Chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.
  3. In a large bowl, melt the butter and let it cool slightly. Whisk in granulated and brown sugars until combined.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Add pumpkin puree to the wet mixture and beat in the softened cream cheese until the batter is smooth and uniform.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding with a spatula just until the flour disappears. Do not overmix.
  7. Gently fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a small handful for topping.
  8. Pour batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and sprinkle reserved chocolate chips on top.
  9. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Do not use pumpkin pie filling; use 100% pure pumpkin puree. Ensure eggs and cream cheese are at room temperature for better emulsification. Do not overmix the batter to avoid a tough texture. The bread is best served at room temperature and improves in flavor after a day.

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