Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Ricotta Loaf: Easy and Indulgent Comfort Bake
A deliciously moist loaf enriched with creamy ricotta and spiced pumpkin, studded with chocolate chips for a delightful treat.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 85 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- In another bowl, beat together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, ricotta, pumpkin, eggs, and vanilla.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined, then fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- This loaf is great for breakfast or dessert.
- For added texture, you can sprinkle some chocolate chips on top before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Ricotta Loaf