Why does my pumpkin bread crack?

A cracked top is totally normal and actually a good sign — it means your bread rose well in the oven.

How to keep chocolate chips from sinking in pumpkin bread?

Toss the chips in a bit of flour before folding them in. This helps them stay suspended in the batter.

How long will pumpkin bread keep?

It’ll stay fresh at room temp for 2–3 days. For longer storage, wrap slices tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.

Why is my pumpkin bread gummy?

It likely didn’t bake long enough. Always check with a toothpick, and let it cool fully to avoid a dense center.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Streusel Bread

Name: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Streusel Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: PT-487272H55M44S
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: **Streusel Topping**; 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 1 tsp cinnamon; **Bread Batter**; 1 1/2 cups pumpkin purée (unsweetened); 1/2 cup oil (neutral or olive oil); 1/2 cup brown sugar; 2 tbsp maple syrup; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice (or substitute below); 1 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp salt; 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks (dairy-free recommended); **Pumpkin Pie Spice Substitute (if needed)**; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1/4 tsp ground cloves; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

Description

This vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Streusel Bread is soft, spiced, and topped with a buttery crumble. Each slice is studded with melty chocolate for a cozy fall treat.

Ingredients

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**Streusel Topping**

1/2 cup vegan butter, softened

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup brown sugar

2 tbsp granulated sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

**Bread Batter**

1 1/2 cups pumpkin purée (unsweetened)

1/2 cup oil (neutral or olive oil)

1/2 cup brown sugar

2 tbsp maple syrup

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 tsp pumpkin pie spice (or substitute below)

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks (dairy-free recommended)

**Pumpkin Pie Spice Substitute (if needed)**

1 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp ground cloves

1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9×5 loaf pan with parchment paper.

2. Make the streusel by mixing softened vegan butter, flour, sugars, and cinnamon until crumbly. Chill in the fridge.

3. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, oil, brown sugar, and maple syrup.

4. Sift in the flour, spices, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir until just combined.

5. Fold in the chocolate chips or chunks.

6. Pour the batter into the pan. Smooth the top and press streusel over the surface.

7. Bake for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

8. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and cool 20 more minutes before slicing.

Notes

Let the bread cool before slicing to help it hold its shape.

Use high-quality chocolate for the richest flavor.

Store tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze slices for up to 2 months.

Recipe is fully vegan.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55–60 minutes
Category: Pumpkin Recipes
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 525
Sugar: 35g
Sodium: 415mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 68g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 27mg