Easy to make Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread Recipe! This quick bread is. a fall favorite! Packed with tons of chocolate chips, nuts and loads of pumpkin flavor. It's super moist and easy to make because it all starts with a cake mix!
Next time, try these chewy pumpkin cookies!
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✔️ This recipe starts with a cake mix.
✔️ It's an easy recipe, great for a snack or holiday dessert.
✔️ It's rich and delicious!
Ingredients
For the exact measurements, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- spice cake box mix - yes you are reading that right! Using a box mix for a great flavor shortcut! In a pinch you can use a yellow cake mix with a teaspoon of pumpkin spice.
- canned pumpkin puree - be sure to get pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie mix.
- eggs - to add richness and helps the bread rise.
- oil - use corn or canola oil.
- chocolate chips - this time I used a combination of mini chocolate chips and dark chocolate. Use your favorite!
- chopped walnuts - the nuts are optional, but I think they really add great texture to this quick bread.
Instructions
This is an overview of the instructions for the Pumpkin Bread with Cake Mix Recipe. For the complete directions just scroll down to the bottom!
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Chop the nuts, prepare the baking pan.
- Mix all of the ingredients together until just combined.
- Pour into loaf pan.
- Place in preheated oven. Bake for 45-50 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Equipment
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- baking sheet
- cooling rack
FAQ's
Yes, you'll want to refrigerate it to extend the shelf life. If you're going to gobble it down that first day, no problem! It will last on the counter just a couple of days.
Test it with a toothpick - insert it into the center of the loaf, if it comes out clean, it's done!
Walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts or pecans are a great edition. You can sprinkle the top with toasted pumpkin seeds before baking too.
Slather sour cream frosting over the top of the loaf after it cools - THAT will take it to the next level!
The oil in this recipe really helps keep this loaf moist. After it's baked, just be sure to wrap it well. That will keep it from drying out.
Things to know
- If you can't find a spice cake mix, use a yellow or a white cake mix, adding a teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice
- Be sure to spray the pan well with non-stick cooking spray prior to adding the dough. That will make it a lot easier to get out of the pan.
- After removing the chocolate chip pumpkin bread from the oven, allow it to rest 10 minutes. Then run a knife around the edges, invert it and the loaf will slip right out.
- Set the loaf on a cooling rack and allow it to cool completely before slicing.
Storage
Refrigerate - For longer shelf life, wrap it in plastic and then foil. Refrigerated it will last 5-7 days.
Freeze - up to 3 months.
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Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 box spice cake mix
- 1 14.5 oz. can pumpkin puree
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup oil
- ¾ cup chocolate chips
- ¾ cup chopped walnuts
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Prepare the loaf pan by spraying it well with non-stick coating, set aside.
- Lightly chop the nuts.
- Pour the ingredients into a large mixing bowl and mix by hand until just combined. Pour into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake at 350 for 45 minutes
Nutrition
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I'm a firm believer in keeping things simple and that even means for Thanksgiving.
Since Christy and Chloe were coming and I know they really like pumpkin cookies I thought I'd try something different and made my favorite Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread Recipe!
It's such a simple recipe and even easier to make than the cookies because there is no standing at the counter, portioning them out and waiting to pull them out of the oven.
So much easier and so tasty too!
Jamie H
I can't get enough of pumpkin recipes!
Bowl Me Over
Me too - I love the season of pumpkin Jamie!
kesha
I love to doctor up cake mixes. This sounds delicious especially with the pumpkin and chocolate chips.
Bowl Me Over
Thanks Kesha!! I hope you give it a try and good luck with the giveaway!
ANGELA PRINGLE
IT IS SUCH A HEALTY BREAD,LOW IN FAT,EXCEPT THE CHOCOLATE CHIPS!!!!!
Bowl Me Over
You could always cut down on them a bit! Definitely give this a try, I think you'll love this easy quick bread!
Cindy B
This bread will keep for a couple days on the counter or 4 to 5 days if kept in the refrigerator;
Bowl Me Over
Yes, it does keep well. I've found it keeps up to seven days in the fridge and it freezes great!
Robin Abrams
Anything pumpkin I love. I will be giving this a try sounds yummy
Bowl Me Over
Wonderful, enjoy Robin!
Lynnette Lamance
Mmmm, gotta make this
Bowl Me Over
YOu'll love it Lynnette! Good luck in the giveaway!
Debi
Chocolate & pumpkin are a great flavor combination! And this bread looks so moist & delicious! Thanks for the recipe & the chance to win!
Bowl Me Over
You're welcome - good luck in the giveaway Debi!
Danielle
Of all the pumpkin goodies I make, I haven't tried pumpkin bread...I know, what is wrong with me?!
I think the addition of chocolate chips would definitely get my granddaughter's attention. Would like to try the bread with walnuts. thinking that would make a nice addition too.
Thank you for all the pumpkin-inspiration.
Bowl Me Over
Yes, I load it up with nuts Danielle, I think you both will really like it!!
Sharon Aurora
I would have never thought to combine pumpkin with chocolate chips. Sounds interesting.
Bowl Me Over
It's delicious Sharon, I hope you give it a try!
Celeste Herrin
This sounds so good! I will definitely be trying it out with some Ghirardelli chocolate chips and maybe pecans instead of walnuts or maybe try it both ways! That gives me an excuse to make two loaves! A couple of people in my family do not like walnuts, so they will get the pecan version and I'll get to try it both ways.
Bowl Me Over
I think pecan sounds quite spectacular - I will give that a try myself!
Manda B.
Yum! I love pumpkin bread!
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Enjoy Manda!
Manda B.
Thank you! Also wanted to let you know that the entry for the Pin the Festive Christmas Bark isn't working.
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Thank you Manda - I will let the administrator know!!
Cheryl Chervitz
Who doesn't love pumpkin and chocolate! It sounds really moist and delicious.
Bowl Me Over
Yes!! So moist and tender!!
Sheri Newell Anderson
Have never mixed pumpkin and chocolate before but will have to try, sounds great and yummy to me!!
Bowl Me Over
Awesome, I think you'll really enjoy this Sheri!
Andrea
Pumpkin and chocolate are my favorite! And this is one of the easiest recipes I've found! Thank you!!
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Wonderful! Enjoy this yummy treat Andrea!
Sarah
A box mix would make this so easy to whip up quickly! I think my kids would love the chocolate addition.
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Oh yes they will, enjoy Sarah!
Lois
I really enjoyed this recipe!
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Wonderful, so glad you like it Mom!
Carol
Looks delicious will try.
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Enjoy Carol!
Kathy S.
Thanks for another great recipe to bake up!
Kathy S.
I will use nuts instead of chips, however...
Bowl Me Over
Sounds like a great swap Kathy!
Dandi D
Pumpkin and chocolate is one of my favorite combos, so I can't wait to try this recipe!
Bowl Me Over
Yum, yum, yum - me too Dandi!
Karen
Pumpkin and chocolate do play well together don't they? This sounds delicious.
Bowl Me Over
Most definitely!!