Pumpkin and chocolate makes a perfect duet, and this pumpkin chocolate tea bread makes a sweet treat for breakfast!
Happy Monday! I had a terrific weekend celebrating my nephew’s birthday. He just turned seven and had too much celebration with his buddies. The party was held in Golden Apple and the theme was science. Basically, it’s a learning store where the kids had a chance to learn about and participated in science. How cool was that. I’d love that theme for my own party, too.
Unlike any other Monday, today we’re celebrating National Homemade Bread. I do love bread, in fact when we eat out, I often order bread. I always admire people who bake – they’re the early birds with magic in their hands. Everything they bake turns out to be magical. In honor of the National Homemade Bread, I made pumpkin chocolate tea bread with glaze on top. I’ve never been a fan of pumpkin until a couple years ago and now I thought that pumpkin and chocolate is the best combination ever! With a drizzle of glaze on top, it sure made this tea bread extra special and lovely for breakfast.
Today’s event is hosted by Lauren of From Gate to Plate. She is a certified chef with a passion for baking and pastry and her blog is filled with drool worthy recipes from parmesan garlic knots to bacon cheeseburger soup to steakhouse deviled egg dip. Yum, indeed!
Pumpkin Chocolate Tea Bread
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 4 eggs lightly beaten
- 8 oz dark chocolate chips
- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 2 cups self-rising flour
Glaze:
- 1 cup confectioner sugar
- 2 tbs milk
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 2-pound loaf pan and line the base with baking parchment.
- Cream together the butter and sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the eggs, beating well after each addition.
- Add the pumpkin puree and mix well.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Sift the flour and carefully fold it into the mixture.
- Spoon the mixture into the prepared loaf pan and make a slight dip in the center of the top with the back of the spoon.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350F for about 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the load comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before carefully turning out and leaving on a wire rack to cool completely.
- Glaze: In a small bowl, combine the sugar, milk and vanilla. Stir until smooth. Let stand for 5 minutes to thicken if desired. Spoon over bread. Drizzle on top of pumpkin chocolate tea bread.
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Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
Linda, I love pumpkin and chocolate together!! This bread is winning!! what a glorious way to celebrate National Homemade Bread Day!! love it!
Linda says
Thanks, Alice. I love me some pumpkin and chocolate 🙂
Carola says
hmmm good recipe 🙂
Linda says
Thanks, Carola. Hope you get a chance to try this.
Allie | Baking a Moment says
Oh my gosh, what a gorgeous bread! That drippy glaze is calling to me! Happy belated to your nephew; how sweet… 😀
Linda says
Thanks, dear. Yes, that glaze totally cheered me up, too.
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
What a seriously great flavor combo!
Linda says
Thanks, J! Always love pumpkin and chocolate. Aren’t they the best? 🙂
Renee says
What a wonderful bread to enjoy for afternoon tea time!
Linda says
Thanks, Renee. Yes, totally perfect with tea.
Karen @ Karen's Kitchen Stories says
That party sounds like a lot of fun, and your bread is gorgeous. Beautiful photos too.
Linda says
Thanks, Karen. He really had a blast. 🙂
Joy says
I love the combo of pumpkin and chocolate together. I’ve never tried it in bread form, but now I definitely want to try this.
Linda says
Thanks, Joy. Hope you get a chance to try this.
Holly says
I just had a cup of tea and now am wishing that your pumpkin tea bread was served along side of it! Looks wonderful!
Linda says
Thanks, Holly. Hope you can enjoy it with your tea next time. 🙂
Cindys Recipes and Writings says
I never paired chocolate and pumpkin in bread, great idea!
Linda says
Thanks, Cindy. Yes, totally love pumpkin and chocolate combo. 🙂
Sophie Remer says
You had me at pumpkin and chocolate! YUM!
Liz says
Glazed pumpkin bread? Sounds delish!!!
Nicole says
Glad to convert you to the wonders of pumpkin and chocolate!
Robin @ A Shaggy Dough Story says
Beautiful bread, Linda! A fitting tribute to National Homemade Bread Day!
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says
Yes bread bakers get up so early. It’s amazing how early (I don’t think I could do it) 🙂 You can really see how moist the bread is! 😀
The Blonde Chef says
Obviously this bread is a winner… but that glaze? Ugh!! So so yummy! I am dying for a piece! Awesome recipe, Linda!
Carla says
This pumpkin bread sound sooo good right now, especially curled up with a hot cup of coffee or cocoa.
Nami | Just One Cookbook says
My kids always love pumpkin + chocolate combo. This for breakfast? They will wake up and get ready quickly! 😀
Aida says
Linda – can I say YUMMMM! Oh and I love your little fork, it’s perfect!
Laura@Baking in Pyjamas says
Pumpkin and chocolate is such a classic and delicious combination, your tea bread looks stunning!
Lauren says
This looks delicious and it would be perfect to set on the table while family sets and chit-chats over the coming holidays! 🙂