Orange Chocolate Pumpkin Bread

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and set aside.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

   Tip: Make sure to sift the dry ingredients for an even texture.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.

4. 4

   Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

   Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

5. 5

   Melt the dark chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.

   Tip: Stir until smooth and glossy.

6. 6

   Add the pumpkin puree, orange juice, vanilla extract, and orange extract to the wet ingredients.

   Tip: Mix until well combined.

7. 7

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

8. 8

   Fold in the chopped walnuts and orange zest.

9. 9

   Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.

   Tip: Make sure to get the batter into all corners.

10. 10

    Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.

    Tip: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.