Chocolate Pumpkin Loaf

Chocolate Pumpkin Loaf

This is a rich tasting easy to make loaf. A family favourite in my house.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/3 cup boiling water
2 Tblsp water
1 cup pumpkin puree
2 tsp vanilla
1 cup pressed dates

Dry Ingredients

1/3 cup cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp ginger
1/8 tsp cloves
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt

Optional Ingredients

1/2 cup raisins


Directions

Preheat oven to 350 F

Combine all wet ingredients in a high speed blender.

Combine all dry ingredients in a bowl and mix well

Combine the two bowls. Mix carefully. The batter will be thick.

Add raisins if using.

Spoon into a parchment lined loaf pan.

Bake for about 55 minutes to an hour or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Remove from oven to a cooling rack.

Carefully grabbing the parchment, remove from pan and set on cooling.

Let cool completely. Remove parchment.

Enjoy!