Description
Hello, lovely bakers! Get ready to treat yourself to a sweet and cozy delight: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Loaf Cake with Caramel Drizzle. Whether you’re craving something for fall or want to add a little warmth to your baking, this moist and flavorful cake will do the trick. Plus, who doesn’t love a touch of caramel on top? Let’s get started on this delicious journey!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup caramel sauce (for drizzle)
- Extra chocolate chips for topping
Optional Substitutions:
- For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- If you prefer a healthier version, you can use coconut oil instead of vegetable oil and swap the sugars for coconut sugar.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the cooled loaf before serving.
Notes
- Don’t overmix the batter: This can make your loaf dense instead of light and fluffy.
- To avoid sinking chocolate chips, toss them in a bit of flour before folding them into the batter.
- Let the cake cool completely before adding the caramel drizzle to avoid it melting into the loaf.