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Some days just call for the comforting warmth of spicy pumpkin and rich chocolate. Enter our Heavenly Marble Pumpkin Loaf: a beautiful swirl of sweet pumpkin batter mingling with chocolatey goodness in every slice. With hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, and the delightful aroma of cocoa, this loaf bakes up moist, tender, and irresistibly cozy.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and set it aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. This will be your dry mixture.
In a larger bowl, combine sugar, oil, pumpkin purée, eggs, and vanilla extract until thoroughly blended. Gradually stir the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing, as it can lead to a tougher loaf.
Transfer half of the pumpkin batter to a separate bowl. In that bowl, whisk in the cocoa powder and milk until the chocolate batter is smooth and evenly combined. Now you have two batters: one pumpkin and one chocolate.
Alternate spoonfuls of the pumpkin and chocolate batters into your prepared loaf pan. Use a butter knife to gently swirl the two batters together, creating a marbled effect—you only need a few swoops to get that perfect swirl.
Bake for about 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (or with a few moist crumbs). Let the bread rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer it to a cooling rack to finish cooling completely.
This Heavenly Marble Pumpkin Loaf is all about the perfect balance of warm pumpkin spices and indulgent chocolate. It’s a treat for busy parents looking for a quick breakfast, anyone who loves fall flavors, or even someone seeking a midday pick-me-up. For a lighter option, swap in whole wheat flour or reduce sugar. If you’re feeling creative, add a swirl of peanut butter or a handful of chopped nuts. No matter how you choose to enjoy it, each slice of this tender, chocolate-swirled pumpkin bread offers a snug, comforting taste of home.
