Softest Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread with Maple-Caramel Frosting

Pumpkin bread is a popular treat during the autumn season in many countries, and the addition of chocolate chips gives it an extra touch of sweetness and indulgence. The maple-caramel frosting adds a delightful twist to this classic recipe.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Softest Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread with Maple-Caramel Frosting

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Bread, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 10 Calories: 3500

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• 2 teaspoon Pumpkin pie spice
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Brown sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 cup Pumpkin puree
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoon Maple syrup
• 2 tablespoon Heavy cream
• 2 tablespoon Caramel sauce

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
3. In a separate bowl, mix the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, and heavy cream until smooth. Drizzle the maple-caramel frosting over the cooled bread.
8. Optional: Drizzle caramel sauce on top for extra flavor.
9. Slice and serve the Softest Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread with Maple-Caramel Frosting.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 30g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.