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Chocolate Marble Pumpkin Bread

A delightful fusion of rich chocolate and luscious pumpkin, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Fall
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree Fresh or canned can be used.
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil Can be substituted with melted butter.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Adjust based on desired sweetness.
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor.
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour Sifted for lighter texture.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder For leavening.
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Helps the bread rise.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Warm spice flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg Adds depth of flavor.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt Enhances sweetness.
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder For the chocolate layer.
Optional Toppings
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips Optional, for added sweetness.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
Mixing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  2. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix!
  3. Divide the batter in half. To one half, add cocoa powder and mix to create chocolate batter.
Baking
  1. Spoon pumpkin and chocolate batters into the prepared loaf pan, alternating between them. Swirl with a knife.
  2. If desired, sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
  3. Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  4. Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best results, use fresh pumpkin puree and avoid overmixing to ensure a tender crumb. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.