Pumpkin Bread With Chocolate Chip Streusel Recipe (2024)

By Melissa Clark

Pumpkin Bread With Chocolate Chip Streusel Recipe (1)

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5(1,196)
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This pumpkin quick bread is everything you love about the traditional version, but with a ribbon of spiced-chocolate-nut streusel running through the center and topped with more of the same. We like ours served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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Ingredients

Yield:One 9-inch loaf (8 to 10 servings)

    For the Streusel

    • ¼cup packed light brown sugar
    • ¼cup packed dark brown sugar
    • ¼cup chopped walnuts or pecans
    • 1teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼teaspoon ground ginger
    • ½tablespoon cold butter
    • ¼cup semisweet chocolate chips

    For the Cake

    • cups all-purpose flour
    • 1teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1teaspoon baking soda
    • ¾teaspoon fine sea salt
    • ½cup granulated sugar
    • ½cup light brown sugar
    • ½cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
    • 2large eggs
    • ½cup canned pumpkin
    • ½cup sour cream
    • ½tablespoon dark rum
    • 1teaspoon vanilla extract

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Nutritional analysis per serving (10 servings)

348 calories; 16 grams fat; 9 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 4 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 47 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 31 grams sugars; 4 grams protein; 238 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Pumpkin Bread With Chocolate Chip Streusel Recipe (2)

Preparation

  1. Step

    1

    Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a nonstick 9-inch loaf pan. (Or, if the pan is not nonstick, line with parchment paper and butter the paper.)

  2. Step

    2

    Prepare the streusel: In a bowl, combine the brown sugars, nuts, cinnamon and ginger. Cut in butter with pastry blender or your fingers until mixture is crumbly. Divide the mixture in half and add the chocolate chips to one half. Leave the other plain and set it aside for the topping.

  3. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.

  4. Step

    4

    In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat sugars and butter until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add pumpkin, sour cream, rum and vanilla extract; mix well. Gradually beat in flour mixture.

  5. Step

    5

    Spoon half of the batter into pan. Sprinkle the chocolate chip streusel over the batter, not allowing streusel to touch sides of pan. Top with remaining batter. Make sure batter layer touches edges of pan. Sprinkle remaining streusel on the top.

  6. Step

    6

    Bake for about 40 to 50 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in cake comes out clean. Cool for 30 minutes in pan on wire rack. Unmold and cool completely.

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Bob R.

I suspect that the "1/2 tablespoon butter" under "Struesel" should read "1/2 C butter", as this is closer to the amounts used in other recipes, and the quantity specified can neither be cut with a pastry blender, nor be sufficient to provide the moisture to make the struesel mixture crumbly.

Simone

Truly great recipe. I made this mostly as written. Changes: I used fresh pumpkin that I cooked down a little (~25 min), and added 3/4 cups to the mix. Great pumpkin flavor, and so moist. I would not use 1/2 cup of butter for the streusel as suggested by others. I used 2 tablespoons and this was fine. I could have even cut this back to 1 tbsp. But 1 whole stick of butter would be way too much.

liz simple

I hope you did not try 1/2 c butter in this struesel, it contains no flour so the 1/2 Tbs. is correct (otherwise you would end up with a greasy mess) - this is a wonderful recipe - highly recommend it as it is.

Mila Lassuy

This bread was delicious! It got rave reviews from family, friends, and coworkers.
The streusel did sink however, so to get in in the middle (as is show in the picture) I would put about three-quarters of the batter in before the streusel. I put mine in the middle and it ended up about three-quarters of the way down.
Overall, great recipe!

Eve

Delicious! Cooked one 15oz can of pumpkin down over medium heat, stirring constantly, for about 10 minutes. Left with a little over a cup and added the entire amount. Bread was definitely pumpkin-y. Absolutely will make again!

Jessica Funaro

I made this bread at least five times during winter squash season last year, and I successfully used whatever came in my CSA. Delicious. I used different nuts, depending on what I had on hand, hazelnuts were my favorite. I also tried adding more chocolate, but the effect was a little sludgy. Sticking to the recipe worked best. So damn good.

Alison Monks-Plackett.

Oh PLEASE be international and convert these cups to kilos and grams. Google conversion doesn't seem to do it. Or I could even cope in lbs and ounces, still having my old imperial weights for my scales but no chance of cup measuring spoons in France.

Susan

Usd yogurt in place of sour cream. Cooked a whole can of pumpkin down a bit. Added chocolate chips instead of streusel. Baked in Williams Sonoma loaf pans. Excellent.

Claire

This recipe was delicious. Very moist! I added white chocolate chips to the batter along with the dark chocolate chips in the streusel. I used 2 TBSPs of butter in the streusel and it came out wonderfully!

thomaslearnstocook

Delicious. Per other comments, only modifications were used a full can of pumpkin (because it seemed a shame to just throw the rest out), simmered on low for 10 mins, tried to cool it down but threw into the batter while still steaming, and used 1 tbsp of butter for the streusel. Super moist cake with good pumpkin flavor and streusel stayed in place.

Sue

I know that I can look up conversions at King Arthur Flour, but this recipe would be so much more appealing and easier to follow if ingredients were listed by weight!

Beulah

Always make pumpkin bread for Thanksgiving, but this was a nice twist. My 12 year old granddaughter was sitting next to me and had consumed three pieces before I noticed. She was happy to take a loaf home.

Samantha

This recipe is delicious. I made a few mods. I actually did not make any streusel. However, I did add some semi-sweet chocolate chips, chopped pecans, and substituted sour cream for plain yogurt. The result was fantastic. I noticed that 40-50 minutes was not enough for my loaf to cook through to the point of satisfaction so I let it bake for a full hour instead. It came out perfect. I only added about 1/4 cup of pecans and chocolate chips.

Pam

The aroma alone was enough to earn a full brace of stars! Delicious AS IS (okay, subbed bourbon for the dark rum, because that's all I had).Also, the 1/2 tablespoon of butter for the streusel works beautifully if you work it into the sugar with your fingers.

The Thyme Savor

Love the combination of chocolate & pumpkin! And the streusel was spot on. Cook time however was not. Took an extra 20 minutes and still a touch raw in the very center. We reheated each time we served it over a few days. Seemed to get better each time! So moist. A KEEPER

S. Ross

I mistakenly used only the 1/2 cup of brown sugar in the loaf, no white. It turned out to be good, just less intensely sweet; which I liked given the sugary streusel. The butter in the streusel worked just fine-and the streusel did not sink.

pjoe

Magnificent. Baked in 6 1.25 cup smooth ramekins. Added strips of parchment on the bottoms, greased the sides. Baked 8-10 less, some chocolate melted down the cakes’ sides. Cooled 5-10 minutes. Popped out cleanly with all chocolate clinging to cakes. I might make x1.25 streusel next time and make 2 layers of streusel. Added a dash of pumpkin spice to recipe. Added brandy not rum.

sr

I doubled the recipe and made 2 1/2 dozen muffins. Used vanilla as I was out of Rum or Bourbon. Didn’t make the streusel but added 1 cup chocolate chips to the batter. Excellent

Jen FM

First time it was far too sweet! I cut the sugar by half in the batter, and used 2/3 of the sugar called for in the streusel. The small amount of butter worked fine. I always use butternut squash. Better color and more consistent flavor.

itsinmyblood

Left out the rum and cooked perfectly after 1 hour. Nice twist on pumpkin bread.

Courtney

Yum. I followed the recipe with one exception: substituted greek yogurt for sour cream (which I often do in recipes because I usually have some yogurt on hand). I also followed the advice of another commenter and put the struesel mix about 3/4 to the top of the loaf and it worked great.

Catherine

So delicious! Didn’t have sour cream so used a cup of pumpkin instead of a half cup and it came out perfect.

Bernice

I have an abundance of butternut squash, so I made this last night using some of that. Dangerously delicious! I used yogurt instead of sour cream. The only complaint is my husband will probably inhale it in record time. ;-)

a.d.

Made mostly as noted. Toasted the pecans after chopping till fragrant. Family loved it. Very moist. Great smells and flavor.

StPaulSara

So good! I left the nuts out and might add a little more pumpkin next time. But it was honestly perfection!

Debra

Has anyone made the streusel without the chocolate?

Really good but the sugar was too much

We made this following the receipt exactly. While the flavor was good, the amount of sugar made me feel sick. If you look at the ingredients it’s a lot!

Michelle Damico

Sorry for the confusion in my last comment. I made pumpkin spice that was in a previous NYT recipe. And it was delicious. So I substituted pumpkin spice for the cinnamon. And I really had a heavy hand with it. It was great.

Michelle Damico

Even with modifications, this was delicious. I cooked my own pumpkin and strained water out of it. I used coconut oil instead of butter. I loved the pumpkin spice mix, do it yourself! I added twice as much pumpkin spice as the recipe called for.. I did not make the strudel. I made muffins instead of a cake. I added chocolate chips to the batter. The muffins were as light as cupcakes. I simply sprinkled turbinado sugar on top.

lily

Half t baking soda! Maybe try chopped chocolate

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FAQs

How to tell when pumpkin bread is done? ›

So, to know when pumpkin bread is done, look for the crack on the top of the bread, which is a tell-tale sign it's either done or close to being done. Then stick a skewer or toothpick into the center of the bread. If it comes out clean, it's ready to come out of the oven.

Why is my pumpkin bread hard on top? ›

Over-working the batter can result in a tough pumpkin bread. Seeing just a few streaks of flour in the batter is a good sign that it's ready to be transferred to the pan.

How long will pumpkin bread stay fresh? ›

HOW DO I STORE PUMPKIN BREAD AND FOR HOW LONG? Place in an airtight container or resealable plastic bag for up to 4 days. To freeze, wrap in heavy-duty foil or plastic wrap and then place in a tightly sealed container or heavy-duty resealable freezer bag. Freeze for up to 2 months.

Why is the middle of my pumpkin bread not cooking? ›

The oven temperature is off: Usually it's running too hot, and the outside looks brown before the center is baked through. But a low oven temperature can fool you too– you think you've baked long enough, but it's actually running 50 degrees too cool.

What happens if you put too much pumpkin in pumpkin bread? ›

You might think you could overcome the lack of flavor by adding more pumpkin purée to your recipe, but you'd be mistaken: By the time you've added enough purée to taste it, your baked good would have a soggy texture on account of all that moisture.

Should pumpkin bread be jiggly in the middle? ›

You want the bread to puff up and crack on top—this is a sign that it has cooked all the way through. It's easy enough to test for doneness by inserting a wooden skewer or cake tester (sometimes I use a paring knife) into the center of the loaf.

Why does my pumpkin bread taste bland? ›

Why does my pumpkin bread taste bland? Make sure to follow the recipe exactly. That means—don't leave out the salt, don't cut the amount of sugar, and use the specified amount of cinnamon. This is important because flour is what I like to call a “flavor thief”— it sucks the flavor out of ingredients.

Why did my pumpkin bread come out gummy? ›

If your pumpkin spice bread is gummy or undercooked in the center, it's typically because it either 1) needed more time to bake in the oven or 2) the batter was too wet, which led the bread to collapse in on itself a bit (this happens if you measure ingredients by volume, rather than by weight: it's easy to ...

How do you keep the top of bread soft when baking? ›

These simple methods will ensure each loaf bakes with a perfectly soft crust, every time.
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  5. Use a Pain de Mie Pan.

Should homemade pumpkin bread be refrigerated? ›

Once bread is cool, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. Store Pumpkin Bread at room temperature for up to five days. After three days, you may want to place the Pumpkin Bread in the refrigerator to prolong its life. Pumpkin Bread can keep in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

What is the best way to wrap pumpkin bread? ›

Plastic wrap will make especially moist quick breads (pumpkin, banana) gummy, while aluminum foil tends to crinkle and looks a little too pulled-from-the-freezer. Waxed paper or parchment is the way to go here. Waxed paper balances form and function -- it's the designer sofa of kitchen wraps, if you will.

Can you eat undercooked pumpkin bread? ›

You may be ready to throw in the towel and try eating your bread anyway—but please don't. Breads made with flour and/or eggs can contain dangerous bacteria. It's best to play it safe and not eat the undercooked bread.

What happens if you forgot the salt in pumpkin bread? ›

If you forgot the salt, your dough will rise too quickly, and your bread will taste bland.

What happens if you use too much baking soda in pumpkin bread? ›

It's important not to use too much baking soda in recipes, as it can result in a metallic, soapy flavor. It is much more powerful than baking powder – you only need about 1/4 teaspoon baking soda per cup of flour to leaven baked goods.

How to fix undercooked pumpkin bread overnight? ›

Heat the oven to 350 F, return the bread to the oven, and bake for another 10 to 20 minutes. This will work even if the loaf has cooled, which is similar to par-baking bread. If you are concerned about the bread browning too much, tent the loaf with foil.

How do you know when bread is finished? ›

Give the bottom of the loaf a couple firm taps with your thumb. The bread will sound hollow when it's done. If you're new to this technique, try doing this every five minutes toward the end of baking and you'll hear how the sound changes.

At what internal temperature is pumpkin bread done? ›

Just pop it in the oven and bake to an internal temperature of about 205°F (96°C), or until the loaf is well-risen, golden brown, and hollow-sounding when thumped.

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