Pumpkin Chocolate Chips Bread – Moist Tender Autumn Bakery Loaf

Imagine pulling a tall, golden-brown loaf from your oven, its tender crust studded with pockets of melted chocolate and filling your entire home with warm cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. This bakery-style Pumpkin chocolate chips bread combines rich autumn fruit purée with an abundance of gooey chocolate chips in every single slice. If you are looking for an easy, family-friendly autumn loaf that stays remarkably moist for days without tricky techniques, you have found the dream recipe. It is tender, decadent, fragrant, and extraordinarily simple to share with loved ones. Let’s head straight down to see how quickly this sweet autumn bread comes together today!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Incredibly Moist Bakery Crumb: Real canned pumpkin, whole milk, and dairy butter ensure a rich, tender slice that stays soft for days.
• Loaded with Decadent Chocolate: An entire bag of chocolate chips melts into luscious pockets throughout the spiced loaf.
• Warm Aromatic Autumn Spices: Ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and vanilla extract infuse the batter with classic bakery warmth.
• Simple Kitchen Pantry Basics: Uses everyday household baking staples like flour, sugar, butter, eggs, milk, baking soda, and pumpkin.
• Makes Two Generous Loaves: Perfect for gifting to neighbors, slicing for holiday morning brunches, or freezing for later.

Ingredients

• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, , softened
• 3 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 15 ounces canned pumpkin
• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup milk
• 12 ounce package chocolate chips

How To Make Pumpkin Chocolate Chips Bread Step by Step

1. Prep Oven and Loaf Pans

Preheat your baking oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two standard 8×4-inch or 9×5-inch loaf pans, lining bottoms with parchment paper.

2. Cream Butter and Sugar

In a large bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter, , softened and 2 cups granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.

3. Add Eggs, Vanilla, and Pumpkin

Beat in 3 large eggs one at a time, then mix in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and 15 ounces canned pumpkin until smooth.

4. Whisk Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg.

5. Alternate Flour and Milk

Gradually stir dry ingredients and 1/2 cup milk alternately into the wet pumpkin mixture just until combined, then fold in 12 ounce package chocolate chips.

6. Divide, Bake, and Cool

Divide batter between the two pans, bake at 350°F for 55 to 65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean, and cool on a wire rack.

Tips For The Best Pumpkin Chocolate Chips Bread

• Use Pure Canned Pumpkin: Make sure you use 100% pure canned pumpkin purée rather than canned pumpkin pie mix, which contains added sweeteners and spices.
• Toss Chocolate with Flour: Toss a tablespoon of your measured flour with the chocolate chips before folding to keep them suspended evenly throughout the loaf.
• Do Not Overmix the Batter: Stir the dry flour and milk into the wet base gently just until combined to maintain an ultra-tender, delicate crumb.
• Tent with Foil if Needed: If the tops of the loaves brown too quickly in the oven, cover loosely with aluminum foil for the final 15 minutes.
• Cool Fully Before Slicing: Let the bread cool completely inside the pans for 15 minutes, then on a wire rack, so the melted chocolate sets for neat slices.

Variations

• Ultra Moist Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread Style: Follow this trusted method to bake an incredibly rich Moist Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread.
• Bakery-Style Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread Recipe: Keep this reliable classic saved whenever you crave a traditional Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread Recipe.
• Decadent Pumpkin Bread Chocolate Chip Recipe Twist: Sprinkle extra chocolate chips across the batter top before baking for a gorgeous Pumpkin Bread Chocolate Chip Recipe.

Storage Instructions

• Fridge: Keep cooled loaf slices stored inside an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week to preserve fresh moisture.
• Freezer: Wrap whole baked loaves or individual slices tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil, then freeze for up to 3 months; thaw overnight.
• Reheat: Warm individual slices in the microwave for 10 to 12 seconds to melt the chocolate chips and restore warm bakery softness.

Serving and Pairing Ideas

• Serve warm slices spread with a smear of creamy dairy butter, cream cheese, almond butter, or a light drizzle of honey.
• Pair your sweet morning slice with a hot mug of decaf black coffee, a warm espresso, or herbal chamomile tea.
• Serve alongside a cold glass of whole dairy milk, creamy oat milk, or a mug of warm spiced apple cider.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make this recipe as one giant loaf instead of two?

Baking this batter in two standard 8×4-inch or 9×5-inch loaf pans is strongly recommended. Because this recipe makes a generous amount of moist batter, baking it in a single pan would cause the edges to overcook and dry out before the deep center has a chance to bake through completely.

How do I know when the bread is completely baked?

Insert a long wooden skewer or toothpick into the center of each loaf. It should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs attached. If it encounters melted chocolate, test another spot to ensure no wet pumpkin batter clings to the tester.

Why did my chocolate chips sink to the bottom of the loaf?

Heavy chocolate chips can sink if the batter is too thin or if the chips are large. Tossing the chocolate chips with a spoonful of the dry flour mixture before folding them in helps them grip the batter and stay suspended evenly from top to bottom.

Can I use this batter to bake muffins instead?

Yes, absolutely! Line two 12-cup muffin tins with paper liners, divide the batter evenly among the cups, and bake at 350°F for 18 to 22 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Ready to Make It?

There is truly nothing quite like slicing into a fresh loaf of homemade spiced pumpkin bread and discovering rich, melted chocolate chips in every bite. This simple recipe transforms humble kitchen basics—pure canned pumpkin, softened butter, sugar, fresh eggs, vanilla, flour, milk, baking soda, aromatic spices, and chocolate chips—into an irresistible treat that your whole family will love sharing. We hope you have an absolutely wonderful time baking these sweet loaves in your kitchen this week! Go ahead and save this recipe to your favorite fall baking, breakfast, and easy quick bread boards on Pinterest so it is always ready for your next baking day.

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