I’ve been thinking about this chocolate pumpkin swirl bread for quite some time now, but thanks to our overzealousness at the apple orchard last month, I haven’t been able to bring myself to bake anything that doesn’t involve apples. Last Friday, I baked a cranberry apple crisp (post forthcoming!) and so, with my apple obligation for the day thus fulfilled, I could finally turn my attention to chocolate and pumpkin.
My first attempt yielded bread that was decent but a tad dry and not very remarkable. For the second version, I substituted oil for some of the margarine and chocolate pudding mix for the cocoa powder, which resulted in bread that I can only describe as “luscious.”
This chocolate pumpkin swirl bread has a luxuriously moist crumb and a festive pairing of flavors – it’s a lovely accompaniment for a cup of tea or coffee in the morning, but it will also make a welcome addition to a Thanksgiving dessert spread.
Speaking of which…what’s on your Thanksgiving dessert menu?
Chocolate and pumpkin! YUMMM!
I agree, it’s a great combo! Thanks
It looks so good!
Thank you, and thanks for stopping by
I love chocolate and pumpkin. I’m thinking of doing a chocolate and pumpkin pie this Thanksgiving
Ooh, that sounds delicious!
Two of my favorite ingredients! Sounds absolutely delicious
Why thank you! Two of my favorites as well.
It’s so pretty!!
Thanks! It didn’t swirl as elegantly as I’d hoped, but I like how it looks regardless
Love that slice with a bite taken out!
I just couldn’t resist! It’s hard being in such close proximity to photograph delicious smelling food, you know?!
looks delicious
Thanks
Il looks yummy! Chocolate and pumpkin, what a combo!
Definitely a great flavor pairing
Thanks!
Holy heck, this looks so moist and delicious!
Haha yes, it really is! A total 180 from my lackluster first attempt.
pumpkin and chocolate! combination domination!
Well said! Thanks!
i love chocolate and pumpkin. yum!
A classic combo
Thanks!
This is one killer-looking loaf of bread! Perfect addition to the Thanksgiving table
Thanks so much! I hope I still have some left by the time Thanksgiving arrives :p
Pumpkin bread is my all time favorite pumpkin dish. I’ve never tried it with chocolate but judging by the comments here, it’s high time I put them together.
Pumpkin bread/muffins is probably my favorite pumpkin recipe too. I knew some people really like chocolate chips in pumpkin bread, so I decided to take it a step further. Let me know how it goes if you try it!