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Chocolate Pumpkin Bread Recipe

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This Apple Cider Donut Bread combines the warm, comforting flavors of classic apple cider donuts into a moist and flavorful quick bread. Reduced apple cider is blended with spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, then baked with a cinnamon sugar topping for a sweet, aromatic treat perfect for fall or any cozy occasion.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 16 servings

Ingredients

Apple Cider Reduction

  • 1 cup apple cider

Batter

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Topping

  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a standard 1-pound loaf pan with parchment paper, making sure to cover all sides. Set aside.
  2. Reduce Apple Cider: Pour the apple cider into a saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently with a silicone spatula and cook until it thickens and reduces to about 1/2 cup of liquid. Remove from heat and let it cool completely before using.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the softened butter and packed light brown sugar on high speed for about 3 minutes until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
  4. Add Vanilla and Eggs: Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then add vanilla extract and eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to blend thoroughly.
  5. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix together the unsweetened applesauce and the cooled reduced apple cider until well combined. Set aside.
  6. Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground ginger until evenly distributed.
  7. Incorporate Dry and Wet Ingredients: Alternate adding the dry ingredient mixture and the apple cider-applesauce mixture into the butter mixture in three additions, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. The batter will be thick; mix just until combined.
  8. Transfer to Pan and Add Topping: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out. In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for the topping, then sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the batter.
  9. Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top springs back when lightly touched and a knife inserted in the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs.
  10. Cool and Serve: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Using room temperature eggs and butter ensures better mixing and fluffier texture.
  • Make sure to completely reduce the apple cider to concentrate its flavor and prevent excess moisture in the batter.
  • Do not overmix the batter once the dry ingredients are added to avoid a tough bread.
  • For a more intense spice flavor, you can toast the spices lightly before mixing into the flour.
  • This bread keeps well stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or can be frozen for longer storage.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Snack, Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://yourdailycook.com/chocolate-pumpkin-bread-recipe/