Pumpkin Gingerbread with Chocolate Chips

by: Jon R.

Behold, the Pumpkin Gingerbread with Chocolate Chips

Hello, everyone! Halloween is just around the corner, and here at Sweet and Salty SF, Jackie and I have been very busy baking some sweet treats. Here is a little recipe to stave off your hunger before heading out on an adventure-filled-trick-or-treating Halloween night!

Due to the high demand last week, we whipped up three yummy batches of this Pumpkin Gingerbread for our friends and family!

Below you will find a photo taken by our good friends, where the last eighth of the Pumpkin Gingerbread is laying on the cutting board awaiting its final destination.

Best eaten with a cup of coffee.

Pumpkin Gingerbread with Chocolate Chips

Based on Allrecipes.com

The Basics

Prep time: 20 minutes

Baking time: Approximately 2 hours

Serves: 2 9x5" loaves & 2 mini loaves

The Goods

2 tablespoons butter (or alternative for greasing the pan)

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder

4 teaspoons ground ginger

3 teaspoon ground cinnamon

2 teaspoon ground allspice

1 teaspoon ground cloves

1 1/2 cups white sugar

1 1/2 cups brown sugar

1 cup vegetable oil

4 eggs

2/3 cup water

1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree

2 cups chocolate chips

The Steps
Preheat oven to 325degrees F.

Lightly grease loaf pans/mini loaf pans.

In large bowl, combine flour, soda, salt, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, allspice, and clove. Set aside.

In a separate large mixing bowl, combine sugar, oil and eggs; beat until smooth.

Add water and pumpkin puree and beat until well blended.

Almost done! Now, add dry ingredients 1/3 at a time to pumpkin mixture and blend just until all ingredients are mixed. Then, fold in chocolate chips.

Divide batter between prepared pans, pouring until batter fills only 3/4 of pan.

Bake in preheated oven until toothpick comes out clean, about 1 hour 50 mins (9x5 loaf); 1 hr 15 mins (mini loaves).

Warning: Your house will smell heavenly while baking.

Indulge and enjoy ;)

Happy halloween, everyone!!!

Tasting Tips:

1. Try with a fresh cup of coffee.
2. Try with peanut butter! :)
3. Revive the velvety chocolate chips by reheating the bread in the oven or microwave.