Tuesday, September 21, 2010

A Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread



Having teenagers certainly has it's perks. My daughter likes to bake. Considering I'm not much of a baker, this is a very nice thing to have happen. Recently she decided to make us a Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread. Emmm, emmm, good! A celebration of Fall's arrival.

Some nice pumpkin color around here.. had I been prepared for this moment,
I'd have pulled out the harvest tablecloth..



I was thrilled when she said she was going to bake this morning, and as I jumped up and down with glee, she said
 " Oh Mom, what are you going to do blog it?'" 
I'd love to blog it sweetie, why don't you take some pics as you go along? I eagerly gently suggested.



So this is her first attempt at little vignettes. I suspect she might enjoy this.


Adding the cinnamon
             The recipe.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups white sugar
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 4 eggs
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 1 pound size coffee cans, or three 9x5 inch loaf pans.
  2. In a large bowl, combine sugar, pumpkin, oil, water, and eggs. Beat until smooth. Blend in flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts. Fill cans 1/2 to 3/4 full.
  3. Bake for 1 hour, or until an inserted knife comes out clean. Cool on wire racks before removing from cans or pans.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 177 | Total Fat: 6.9g | Cholesterol: 24mg
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Folding all the ingredients in nicely...
 

Add lots of chocolate chips!!.. Mom, can I add more?


It's your show baby, do what you want!



Add the yummy goodness to your pans.



Bake 1 hour at 350*
While the aroma fills the house with pumpkinny goodness.

And the reveal..........




Her wonderful presentation.



Isn't it lovely?

  Pssst she said, " Mom now I know why you like to blog..
 It is sort of fun taking those pictures!"



I think she really does have a knack for this. Don't you?



6 comments:

  1. Oh yum, that looks delish, we are going to give it a go actually so thanks for posting the recipe! My Miss 10 is a keen cook, she will love doing this one! Cheers :)

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  2. I hear that all the time, "MOM!?!? Are you going to BLOG about this?!?!?" :-) What a riot. I love banana chocolate chip ANYTHING...thanks for the recipe!! Found you at All Things Related.

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  3. What a great recipe!
    I love to make pumpkin and banana bread.
    I linked to the same party-
    I am now a follower and I will be back!

    Laura
    White Spray Paint

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  4. Oh how I LOOOVE me some pumpkin chocolate chip bread! YUM!!! So glad I have this recipe!! I'm happy to be your newest follower of your delightful blog and I'd love to have you as a friend at FrouFrou Decor! I would also like to invite you to show off your sweet creations each Friday at my Fabulous Friday Finds party! Hope to see you there!
    Hugs,
    ~Terrell @ FrouFrou Decor~

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  5. How wonderful that your daughter whipped up this bread-I can smell it from here! Cooking was an activity I shared with my daughters when they were still home and now that they are married, we still enjoy doing it together.
    Found you on blogfrog. blessings on your day.

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  6. YUMMY!!!!! Will be back to make that, thanks. Love the step by step pics, great idea. Thanks for following me, I am now following you!!

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