Chocolate and Cinnamon Spiced Pumpkin Bread with Maple Glaze

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Moist pumpkin bread infused with warm cinnamon and cocoa powder, finished with a sweet maple glaze that enhances its rich autumn flavors. This American-inspired Halloween recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 65 min Serves 8 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1/2 tsp salt.
  2. Step 2: In another bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 3 large eggs, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined without overmixing.
  4. Step 4: Pour batter into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan and bake for 60-65 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  5. Step 5: While bread cools, whisk 1 cup powdered sugar, 1/4 cup maple syrup, and 2 tbsp milk in a small bowl until smooth to create the glaze.
  6. Step 6: Drizzle the maple glaze over the cooled pumpkin bread before slicing and serving.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Chocolate and Cinnamon Spiced Pumpkin Bread with Maple Glaze take to make?

Total time is about 80 minutes (15 min prep + 65 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Chocolate and Cinnamon Spiced Pumpkin Bread with Maple Glaze?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep all-purpose flour from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Chocolate and Cinnamon Spiced Pumpkin Bread with Maple Glaze?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Chocolate and Cinnamon Spiced Pumpkin Bread with Maple Glaze for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 8 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 8). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Chocolate and Cinnamon Spiced Pumpkin Bread with Maple Glaze?

American halloween like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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