Pumpkin-Pecan Bread
Description
This pumpkin-pecan bread is made moist, thick, and delicious with additions like applesauce, chocolate chips, and fall-inspired spices.
Ingredients
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1/3 cup whole wheat flour
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1/4 cup whole wheat flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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1 cup pumpkin puree
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1 cup white sugar
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1/2 cup applesauce
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2 eggs
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/3 cup toasted chopped pecans
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1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
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Combine all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup plus 1/4 cups whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves in a medium bowl.
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Mix pumpkin, sugar, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract together using an electric mixer in a large bowl until well blended. Add pecans and chocolate chips and mix until evenly distributed. Pour into the prepared pan.
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Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 50 to 55 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 15 to 20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.