CHOCOLATE PUMPKIN BREAD

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Save time this busy holiday season with a moist chocolaty bread from our Test Kitchen. Two pumpkin-flavored loaves can be made ahead and frozen for special events with just a few minutes of preparation.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h25m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups sugar
4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
4 large eggs
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
2/3 cup water
2/3 cup canola oil
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, pumpkin, water and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in chocolate chips and almonds. , Pour into two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 70-75 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Wrap in foil and freeze for up to 3 months., To use frozen bread: Thaw at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 169mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.