Spiced Pumpkin Cranberry Chocolate Chip Bread
This delightful Spiced Pumpkin Cranberry Chocolate Chip Bread is a must-try for the holiday season! Adapted from the November 2010 edition of My American Market's Newsletter, this quick bread showcases the rich, warm flavors of pumpkin, aromatic spices, and sweet bursts of dried cranberries. The addition of chocolate chips elevates it to a dessert-worthy treat that's perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as a cozy snack. Whether you're making it with pumpkin puree, carrot puree, or sweet potato puree, this bread guarantees an irresistible taste, moist texture, and wonderfully inviting aroma that will fill your home with holiday cheer.
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Servings
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Calories
15
Ingredients
Ingredients
all-purpose flour
1.5 (cups)
baking soda
1 (teaspoon)
baking powder
0.25 (teaspoon)
salt
1 (teaspoon)
ground cinnamon
1.5 (teaspoons)
ground ginger
1 (teaspoon)
milk
0.33 (cup)
vanilla extract
0.5 (teaspoon)
butter
6 (tablespoons)
granulated sugar
0.75 (cup)
brown sugar
0.33 (cup, packed)
eggs
2 (large)
pumpkin puree
1 (cup)
chocolate chips
0.33 (cup)
dried cranberries
0.33 (cup)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.
2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger until well combined.
3
In a separate small bowl, mix together the milk and vanilla extract until fully blended.
4
In a large bowl, beat the butter until fluffy using an electric mixer. Gradually add the granulated sugar and brown sugar, continuing to beat until the mixture is light and creamy.
5
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
6
Mix in the pumpkin puree until fully incorporated.
7
Gradually add the flour mixture to the pumpkin mixture in three parts, alternating with the milk mixture. Begin and end with the flour mixture, mixing on low speed or using a rubber spatula until the batter is smooth and combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
8
Gently fold in the chocolate chips and dried cranberries until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
9
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 5 to 10 minutes before carefully unmolding it. Let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spiced Pumpkin Cranberry Chocolate Chip Bread?
It is a moist, festive quick bread featuring pumpkin puree, warm spices, dried cranberries, and chocolate chips, perfect for holiday gatherings or snacks.
What oven temperature should I use for this recipe?
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) before baking the bread.
What size loaf pan is required for the pumpkin bread?
A standard 9 x 5 inch loaf pan is recommended for this recipe.
How long does it take to bake the Spiced Pumpkin Cranberry Chocolate Chip Bread?
The bread typically takes approximately 60 minutes to bake in a preheated oven.
Can I use a substitute for pumpkin puree?
Yes, you can easily substitute pumpkin puree with an equal amount of carrot puree or sweet potato puree.
How do I know when the bread is finished baking?
The bread is done when a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
How should I prepare the loaf pan?
You should grease and flour the loaf pan to ensure the bread can be removed easily after baking.
What dry ingredients are needed for this recipe?
The dry ingredients include all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger.
Which spices are used in this pumpkin bread?
The bread uses ground cinnamon and ground ginger to achieve its aromatic, spiced flavor.
How many eggs are used in the recipe?
The recipe calls for 2 large eggs, added one at a time.
What types of sugar are required?
The bread uses a combination of granulated sugar and packed brown sugar for sweetness and moisture.
How much butter is needed, and how should it be processed?
You need 6 tablespoons of butter, which should be beaten until fluffy before adding the sugars.
How do I mix the flour and milk into the batter?
Gradually add the flour mixture in three parts, alternating with the milk mixture, starting and ending with the flour.
When should I add the chocolate chips and cranberries?
The chocolate chips and dried cranberries should be gently folded into the batter at the very end until evenly distributed.
How long should the bread cool in the pan?
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 5 to 10 minutes before attempting to unmold it.
Where should the bread cool after being removed from the pan?
Let the bread cool completely on a wire rack before you begin slicing.
What is the source of this recipe?
This recipe was adapted from the November 2010 edition of My American Market's Newsletter.
How much pumpkin puree is required?
The recipe calls for 1 cup of pumpkin puree.
What amount of chocolate chips should I use?
You should use 0.33 cup of chocolate chips.
How much all-purpose flour is in this recipe?
The recipe requires 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour.
What amount of cinnamon is used for the spiced flavor?
The recipe uses 1.5 teaspoons of ground cinnamon.
How much dried cranberries are included?
The recipe calls for 0.33 cup of dried cranberries.
What is the amount of milk and vanilla extract needed?
The recipe uses 0.33 cup of milk and 0.5 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Does this recipe use baking powder or baking soda?
It uses both: 1 teaspoon of baking soda and 0.25 teaspoon of baking powder.
How much ginger is in the bread?
The recipe includes 1 teaspoon of ground ginger.
What amount of brown sugar is used?
Use 0.33 cup of packed brown sugar.
What amount of granulated sugar is used?
The recipe calls for 0.75 cup of granulated sugar.
Can I use an electric mixer for the whole process?
While an electric mixer is recommended for the butter and sugars, the final mixing should be done on low speed or with a rubber spatula to avoid overmixing.
Is salt included in this quick bread?
Yes, the recipe requires 1 teaspoon of salt.
What kind of texture does this bread have?
This bread is known for its moist texture and irresistible, dessert-worthy taste.